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University of Delaware
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302.831.2392
Fax: 302.831.1452
udcareers@udel.edu

Summer Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8am to 5pm
Major Resource Kit

Food Science

Food Science employs scientific principles in the design of new food products and explores ways to process, package and preserve the thousands of food items we consume to ensure their safety and quality. In the Food Science major, students initially obtain a broad background in the sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics) as a basis for in-depth studies of the food science disciplines of food chemistry, food processing, food microbiology, and food product development. Electives provide the opportunity for course work in the areas such as business, material science or molecular biology and allow students to obtain specialized knowledge in other fields important to Food Science.

Upon graduation, job opportunities include positions within the food and allied industries, government and independent research institutions. The role of food scientist in such positions may involve product and process development, food safety, engineering, quality control and analysis, technical service and sales, with opportunities in regulatory agencies, education, and basic research. We encourage all students to participate in job-search workshops and career days, to seek internships, to develop communication skills, and to learn to network with prospective employers. This, in addition to doing well academically, greatly enhances post-graduate opportunities.

For more information on any of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources majors, contact the Office of Academic Programs at 831-2508 or stop by 104 Townsend Hall.

Sample Job Titles

Bachelor's Degree/Entry Level Further Education/Experience Often Required
*quality assurance specialist *materials analyst
*product development scientist *food scientist
*food technologist *flavor chemist
*assistant production manager *market researcher
*operations service trainee *food analytical chemist
*assistant dietetic researcher  

Check the Dictionary of Occupational Titles under section 077 for additional related careers.

Enhancing Employability

- Participate in Internships, Field Experience Placements and Alumni Mentor Program.
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Sample UD Field Experiences: American Frozen Foods, Inc., Ottens Flavors, Inc., Campbell Soup Co., Inc.

Some Employers of Food Science Majors

*food ingredient suppliers   
*state/federal government
*pet food manufacturers *pharmaceutical firms *supermarkets *chemical companies *laboratories
*food business and industry *manufacturers of lab equipment

Other Sources of Information

American Chemical Society
www.chemistry.org

American Public Health Association           
www.apha.org

Careers in Food
www.careersinfood.com

Food Product Development
P.O. Box 555
Arlington Heights, IL 60606

Institute of Food Technologists
www.IFT.org

The Riley Guide
www.rileyguide.com

Resources for Finding Employment

University of Delaware Career Resource Center Materials Available

  • Encyclopedia of Business Information Sources (CSD 130)
  • Job Opportunities - Health and Science (CSD 248)
  • Opportunities in Nutrition Careers (CSE 315)
  • Career Opportunities in the Food & Beverage Industry (CSE 392)
  • Career Opportunities in Science (CSE 455)
  • Careers in Science (CSE 455.5)
  • Careers for Scientific Types & Others With Inquiring Minds (CSE 457)
  • Great Jobs for Chemistry Majors (CSE 458)
  • Opportunities in Chemistry Careers (CSE 460)
  • Dictionary of Occupational Titles (GE 25 & GE 30)
  • www.udel.edu/CSC/netresources.html CSC's Internet Resources

Further information including: Skills to Develop, Strategies for Contacting Employers, Grad School Information and where to get assistance is available in the CAREER RESOURCE CENTER located at 401 Academy Street.


Last updated: October 1, 2008 (CH)