Food Science

The science and practice of manufacturing food and beverages that are nutritious, delicious, and safe to eat. Students learn in a hands-on, small-classroom setting and step immediately into rewarding careers in industry and government or continue on to graduate and professional schools.

Interest Areas	Business Food Science Policy and Regulatory Affairs Health and Medicine
Options	Major has one core curriculum
Careers	Product research and development Industry sales and marketing Federal and state regulatory agencies Graduate school Sensory and evaluation labs Food processing operations Quality assurance and inspection Food safety Manufacturing Procurement Trade associations Universities and extension Technical sales and service
Student Clubs and Organizations	Food Science Club Food Product Development Competition Beekeepers Club Dairy Science Club Dairy Judging Teams Fermentation Club Student Farm Club Sustainable Agriculture Club
Facilities, Centers, and Institutes	Our food science facilities boast state-of-the art research and teaching labs, three specialized and dedicated pilot plants and the largest and most sophisticated dairy manufacturing plant associated with any academic institution in the country.
Target Major/Degree	https://agsci.psu.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/food-science