The Department of Food Science and Technology at UC Davis is unique in that it is the only University of California campus to offer the Food Science degree. A graduate and undergraduate Advising Center where students can go for academic counseling on such matters as General Education requirements, College requirements, etc. A student Peer Adviser is also available to provide information on courses and to help with study plans. The Library also provides reading materials and handouts for food science courses, as well as an Employment Opportunities listing for current and former students. A Food Processing Laboratory dedicated to research and processing of various commodities, such as fruits and vegetables, juices, etc.
Courses are available that provide students with hands-on experience.
A Fermentation Science facility which includes a brewing laboratory. UC Davis is the only university in California, and one of only a few in the United States, that offers courses in brewing science and technology. Career Alternatives Opportunities for employment include positions in the food and allied industries, local, state and federal government agencies, and educational and research institutions. Graduates qualify for supervisory, technical, applied research, sales and executive positions in processing, quality assurance, process development, product development, marketing, and sensory evaluation in food and food-related industries. The major provides excellent preparation for graduate study in food science, microbiology, agricultural and environmental chemistry, engineering, nutrition, biochemistry, as well as for professional programs such as veterinary medicine, medical and dental schools.