Course of study Courses in the major provide excellent training in the basic sciences as well as education in more advanced food science courses such as food chemistry, microbiology, food analysis, nutrition, food engineering, and product development and processing. Very important to the course of study are the 27 hours of professional electives that give students the opportunity to design a personalized, well-rounded curriculum in consultation with their academic advisor. Students frequently obtain minors in areas such as business, cereal chemistry, economics, agricultural technology management, and other areas with careful selection of required courses. A bachelor of science degree in food science provides excellent training for these students and offers them other job opportunities if needed. If students speak a foreign language, international food industry opportunities are available.
Students are also well prepared to pursue an advanced degree in graduate school.