Biological Sciences (M.S.) – Food Science Specialization
Foods — a way of life.
Safe, high-quality and functional foods are vital components of nutritious diets around the world.
The food science program offers excellent opportunities for graduate-level coursework and research leading to academic or industry careers in food science. Graduate students receive advanced preparation related to food processing, product development and food safety.
Food science is a multidisciplinary program administered by the Department of Dairy and Food Science, but may also encompass areas such as animal science, food grain processing, and agricultural and biosystems engineering.
Quick Facts
- Locations
- Brookings Main Campus
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Hold an undergraduate degree in food science, microbiology or chemistry.
- Are a problem solver and analytical thinker.
- Want to lead research in the lab.
- Are interested in developing new food innovations.
- Are imaginative and creative.
I love how chemistry affects the food by the way it's cooked and how it's prepared. It's cool how chemistry relates to what I want to do in the future, and how much there is yet to be explored.
Sadie Streff ,
current student and student employee in the Davis Dairy Plant
Job Outlook
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Product developer
- Research scientist
- Food plant operations manager
- Food safety specialist
- Food quality control/assurance director
- Inspector/third-party quality and safety auditor
