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Is the kitchen your chemistry lab? Do you enjoy lab work with a
practical application? If you’ve ever wondered how to pursue
your interests in science and food at the same time, consider the
food science program in the department
of foods and nutrition in the School of Consumer and Family
Sciences.
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Testimonial
"The food chemistry lectures and the labs really helped students
understand the subject matter, and a research project in the
class taught me how to better design an experiment —
something that has been extremely helpful in my career."
Chris Schlegel, 1989 Consumer and Family Sciences graduate
Senior food technologist
Beatrice Foods
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Career Options
- food technologist
- market analyst
- microbiologist
- product development specialist
- quality assurance specialist
- salesperson
- sensory analyst
- toxicologist
Coursework
- biology and microbiology
- business
- chemistry
- food engineering
- food processing
- food regulation
- human anatomy and physiology
- nutrition
- quantitative analysis and statistics
- sensory systems and evaluation of food
In addition, industry professionals will offer their advice and
insights during visits to your classes.
Learn from Experience
- Perform research with your professors in Purdue’s research
laboratories.
- Work with food science alumni in the field.
- Perform a summer internship at a food company, where you can
learn about the industry and work on an independent project.
- Look into cooperative education, which alternates sessions of
full-time study and on-the-job experience.
- Participate in study-abroad programs.
Where You Might Work
- academic institutions
- food manufacturers
- government agencies
- independent laboratories
- marketing firms
Applying for Admission to Purdue
For information about applying to Purdue University, to apply online
or request an application, campus visits, housing information, estimated
expenses, orientation, and other admission information, visit the
Office of Admissions’
Web site.
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