Food Science

Multiple curriculum options provide students the opportunity to advance knowledge and experience to meet their professional goals in a variety of positions.

Course topics:

• Food microbiology
  Principles of HACCP and HARPC
  Quality assurance of food products
  Food analysis
  Sensory analysis
  Advanced food chemistry
  Food science graduate seminar
  Scientific writing/communication
  Regression and analysis of variance
  Research and development of food products

With a master's degree in food science, your knowledge and experience will be in high demand in this rapidly changing field. The majority of students enrolled in the program are seeking advanced training to become top level scientists and senior level administrators.

Graduates and current students are employed in:

• Food quality assurance
• Food chemistry and microbiology
• Food safety and defense
• Processing technology and engineering
• Product development and evaluation
• Managing/Supervising food manufacturing facilities
• Consumer relations
• Business management and sales

Individuals with the knowledge and experience to work in rapidly changing food science fields are in high demand. Food science graduates are in demand — often there are not enough qualified applicants to fill open positions!

Students will be able to take a mix of online and on-ground courses while working full-time.

A minimum of 30 semester hours of credit is required for completion of the thesis or report track option. Students can customize their degree and take up to 14 elective hours in their interest areas. Most students complete their degree in around 2 years.

Yes, GRE scores are required as supporting evidence of qualification.