The four-year undergraduate program leads to a B.S. degree in food science. The program enables graduates to recognize, critically analyze and solve problems realistically in both industrial and academic environments. It provides the opportunity to gain industrial experience during undergraduate study by means of industry internships. Back to fact sheet index 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 food industry is the largest industry in the world. The challenges of food scientists are to provide wholesome, tasty, and nutritious foods for the consumer. Back to fact sheet index 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 Crystal Sugar, ConAgra, Roman Meal, Hormel and others.