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Master of Science in Food Science

The M.S. in Food Science program provides a science-based professional education that encompasses classroom theory, practical research, and application. Food science is concerned with foods, their ingredients, and their physicochemical and biochemical interactions at the molecular and cellular levels.

Graduate students in the food science program participate in the research enterprise by completing a research project or designing and executing a thesis under faculty direction. Current research in food science includes:

• Physicochemical changes during deep-fat frying
• Development of a biosensor for antioxidant capacity
• Development of reduced fat and reduced sodium products
• Microbial safety of Mexican-style cheeses
• Microbial loads on foods in supermarkets

Opportunities

The M.S. in Food Science is designed for students who:

• are already working within the food industry and seeking professional advancement.
• have an undergraduate degree in a general science-related area such as biology or chemistry, and would like to change fields or move into the more specialized field of food science

The M.S. in Food Science offers students numerous opportunities for hands-on, real-world careers in applied science and technology.  Potential employers include food product manufacturers, along with other companies providing services related to institutional feeding or supplying ingredients, processing equipment, and packaging materials. Technical and administrative positions are also available in various government agencies and with independent testing laboratories.

Food scientists are needed in the areas of:

• Food quality assessment and management
• Food processing and engineering
• Food product research and development
• Marketing and distribution
• Technical sales and support

Students with an interest in teaching and research will also find rewarding career opportunities in educational institutions upon completion of their master’s degree or after completion of a Ph.D. program.  There are also research opportunities in government and institutional research laboratories.

For additional information, view the Goodwin College of Professional Studies' Master of Science in Food Science web page.