Students completing the undergraduate programs receive a Bachelor of Science degree. Students may obtain either Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degrees from graduate programs. The studies of food science and nutrition cover the food continuum from the producer to the consumer. Food Science includes food processing, product development, food distribution and marketing, its preparation and serving.
Nutrition relates to human health and the prevention of chronic diseases.
The Food Science Program and the Nutrition Program are open to undergraduate students registered in either College. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Regents of the University of Minnesota , College of Human Ecology , College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences .