The study of Food Sciences is a multidisciplinary field that incorporates concepts from chemistry, microbiology, and other physical sciences. Research is used in the field to create and assess new food products as well as to identify the steps involved in their manufacture and presentation. Food sciences also investigates ways to preserve and store various food types while maintaining its quality and safety.

As a discipline, Food Sciences covers subjects like food safety and quality, food processing, animal products for human consumption, food engineering, cereal science and technology, wine microbiology and processing, functional foods, and health.

In addition to learning the basics of food processing, students gain a thorough understanding of the procedures used in the food industry and the ability to assess alternative methods of making food. Additionally, they can determine whether the processes used in food production meet industry and consumer requirements. The majority of food science degrees provide internships at food industry businesses to give students a wealth of practical experience.

Study levels:

Courses in Food Sciences are delivered at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels by different colleges and universities around the world via degrees which can be pursued under:

• Bachelor in Food Quality and Innovations
• Bachelor in Food Engineering
• Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Food)
• Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering and Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Food Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Food Business Management
• Bachelor of International Food and Agribusiness
• Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Engineering, Agri-food Engineering
• Bachelor in Food, Safety and Quality
• Master’s Degree Programme in Food Development
• Master of Science in Advanced Food Safety
• Master of Science in Agri-Food Technology
• Master of Science in Food Science and Innovation
• Master in Food Systems
• Master of Science in Biotechnology and Food Engineering
• Master of Science in Food Innovation and Product Design
• Master of Science in Food, Quality and Safety
• Master of Science in Food Engineering
• Master of Science in Food Business and Innovation
• Master in Food Sciences
• Master in Food, Safety and Quality
• Doctorate of Philosophy in Food Sciences

Specialisations:

Different colleges and universities offer students a wide range of topics in Food Sciences with a disciplinary focus that is centred around the following:

• Food Science and Technology
• Food Microbiology
• Food Engineering and Processing
• Food Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Dairy Technology
• Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering
• Food Processing Technology
• Food Science and Quality Control
• Food Science
• Microbial and Food Technology
• Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics
• Processing and Food Engineering
• Food Chain Management
• Food Safety and Standards
• Food Laws and Policies 

Employability:

With a degree as broad as food science, there are so many different options available, studying food science provides students with the scientific and technical skills needed for a wide range of careers in the food and drink industry, as well as in public health, nutrition and research.

Graduates can also find employment with large corporations that are focused on the production, distribution, and manufacturing of food. Examples include food inspection, food quality and certification, food processing, flavour houses, manufacturers of food machinery and equipment, exporters of agricultural goods, and food wholesalers.

Possible job titles include:

• Food Technologist 
• Lab Technician
• Research Scientist
• Organic Chemist
• Food Inspector
• Home Economist
• Food Engineer
• Food Product Development Director
• Marketing and Sales
• Nutritional Therapist
• Regulatory Affairs Officer
• Technical Brewer
• Production Manager,
• Purchasing Manager
• Toxicologist
• Food Market Researcher
• Food Production Supervisor
• Food Sales Representative
• Food Safety Specialist
• Food Policy Analyst
• Flavour Scientist
• Food Packaging Specialist
• Food Plant Manager