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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 |
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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.
- 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)
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