Majors & Careers
Which Major Will You Choose?
The Department of Food Science at the University of Arkansas offers two concentrations in our undergraduate program:
Food Science: this concentration focuses on the chemistry, processing and analysis techniques vital to food processing companies.
Food Technology: this concentration requires less science and adds business courses to prepare students for management careers in the Food Industry.
Are you Pre-Med, Pre-Pharmacy or Pre-Dental? You can major in Food Science too!
What Are Your Career Options?
Food Scientists may work in a university, in industry, or for the government. About 60% of food scientists work in the "research and development/scientific/technical" area. As a professor or research associate in a university, a food scientist may conduct basic research, teach undergraduate or graduate students, and/or may conduct outreach work with the local community and industry. Members of the food industry may conduct applied or basic research, and may work in the areas of product development, quality assurance, plant management, sales, and marketing. Those working in government may also conduct research, and determine regulatory standards for products, define safety, and inspect products.
- Food Product Development
- Flavorist
- Sensory Evaluation Specialist
- Microbiologist
- Quality Assurance
- Chemist
- Purchasing Agent/Buyer
- Food Engineer
- Auditing/Inspecting
- Research and Education
Learn more about careers through the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Discovery Channel: