Food Science
What is food science?
Why food science at OSU?
Career paths
Food science graduates are able to learn concepts about food safety, meat science and all industry sectors of food production and consumption. Food science alumni are able to use their background to pursue a career as a scientist, inventor, distributor, or salesperson for a university, large company, or small business. The various options allow for selection based on given interests.
- Brand marketing manager
- Cereal grain chemist
- Certified flavor chemist
- Equipment sales engineer
- Flavor/spice ingredient sales
- Food broker
- Food distributor
- Food research and development specialist
- Food microbiologist
- Food safety specialist
- Fruit and vegetable producer
- Human nutrition specialist
- Meat purveyor/merchandiser
- Operations manager
- Process control auditor
- Product development specialist
- Sensory scientist
- Small processor/direct-to-consumer marketing
- Supply chain specialist
$400Kin scholarships
awarded by the Department of Animal and Food Sciences to undergraduate students each year
Highlights
Hands-on learning
Advisory input from food professionals and business leaders ensures that you will gain the relevant training and hands-on experience necessary to solve industry challenges.
Fast fact
Food science students have access to the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC), known throughout the nation for its research, Extension outreach and state-of-the-art facility.
Undergraduate research opportunities
The department’s Undergraduate Research Scholars Program provides you with valuable hands-on experience working on cutting-edge research projects side-by-side with faculty, graduate students, research technicians and research unit managers. The program builds a solid foundation in research methods to better prepare you for industry and academic careers in animal or food sciences.
