Food Science
What is food science?
Why food science at OSU?
Career paths
Food scientists apply principles of biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, nutrition and engineering to create new food products, improve food-processing techniques and ensure quality, safety and nutritional value of the food supply. Food scientists play a central role in optimizing the safety and quality of foods from the point of production on the farm until products reach the consumer’s plate.
- Cereal grain chemist
- Certified flavor chemist
- Equipment sales engineer
- Flavor/spice ingredient sales
- Food broker
- Food distributor
- Food microbiologist
- Food safety specialist
- Fruit and vegetable producer
- Meat purveyor/merchandiser
- Process control auditor
- Product development specialist
$400Kscholarships awarded by
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences to undergraduate students this year
Student success
“In food science, everything I’ve learned has been so applicable. I’ve really appreciated getting to see and learn so much from my major.”
Pilot Point, Texas
Highlights
Food science students have access to the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC), known throughout the nation for its research and Extension outreach and state-of-the-art facility.
Fast fact
The OSU Department of Agricultural Economics annually awards approximately $130,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students in the department. Last year, CASNR awarded an additional $600,000 to students within the college.
Undergraduate research opportunities
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences Undergraduate Research Scholars Program provides students 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 students for industry and academic careers in animal or food sciences.
