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Fermentation and Food Science Major
Turn the art and science of food and beverage fermentation into a thriving career.
At a glance
Blend your interests in science and creativity with hands-on learning in this applied STEM degree to explore how food and beverages are developed, produced, and improved. You’ll use concepts from chemistry, biology, microbiology, engineering, and nutrition to solve real-world challenges in food safety, sustainability, and global food systems. In this specialized, growing field, you can pursue a wide variety of meaningful and in-demand careers in areas like product development, quality assurance, fermentation, brewing, research, and innovation. Strong industry partners provide opportunities for internships, networking, and real-world experiences that prepare you for abundant career options or graduate or professional school.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus | |||
| Part of | College of Health and Human Sciences and Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | No |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Fermentation Science and Technology
Fermentation is a type of food science that explores one of the world’s oldest food processes through a modern scientific lens. You’ll study the science behind fermented foods and beverages while gaining hands-on experience in industry-supported spaces like the Innovation Hub & BrewKitchen and the Ramskeller Brewhouse. Using beer as a model, you will develop skills that are translatable to countless other industries.
Food Science
As an Institute of Food Technologists-certified program, the Food Science concentration provides a strong foundation in the science behind the foods people eat every day. Through hands-on learning, collaborative experiences, and exposure to a wide range of topics, you will develop the skills and confidence to shape the future of food.
Some Career Options
Prepare for opportunities in one of the world’s largest and most-innovative industries: food and beverages. Through hands-on learning and connections with local and global industry partners, you’ll build practical experience and professional networks. With a strong foundation in applied STEM and problem solving, you’ll be ready for jobs in product development, food safety, quality assurance, sensory science, fermentation, brewing, packaging, research, manufacturing, and more across industry, government, and academia – or graduate or professional school.
- Food Scientist
- Product Developer
- Quality Assurance Analyst
- Brewmaster
- Flavor Chemist
- Biotechnologist
- Food Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Technical Services Professional
- Food Innovation Specialist
- Production Manager
Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
College of Health and Human Sciences recruiter at [email protected]
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.