Most of the applied courses in Food Science are taken after the basic courses have laid the groundwork for the student. The program allows flexibility in selecting suitable electives to direct one's career goal. It provides the opportunity to gain industrial experience during undergraduate study by means of industry internships. Career Opportunities Challenging and rewarding entry-level positions in the food industry are plentiful for food science graduates. Potential employers include large and small food corporations and government agencies.
Food scientists study food to improve existing products or create new ones.
They also analyze the structure and composition of food and the changes that occur during processing and storage. They determine how processing affects flavor, texture, appearance and nutritional value, and explore new ways to protect and stabilize food through packaging. The increase in demand for knowledge on safety and nutrition also opens up avenues for many other challenging positions, both nationally and internationally, to educate the public for better health. Industry Internships Internships offered through NDSU's Food Science and Cooperative Education programs provide opportunities for industry experience at companies such as General Mills, American Sugar, ConAgra, Roman Meal, American Specialty Foods and others. Financial Aid Loans, grants and work-study are made available through the Financial Aid Office.