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From the farmer’s gate to the consumer’s plate, food science adds value to the foods we eat.
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Options of Study • Food ScienceEmployment Opportunities • Product Development and Design• Quality Assurance • Production Management • Technical Sales • Regulatory Affairs • Research Support • Beer and Wine Making • Food Labeling • Teaching • Distribution of food-aid commodities in developing countries Work-Study & Hourly Jobs The college hires many students in work-study and hourly jobs. To learn more, contact the department directly.Scholarship Opportunities To apply:1. Be admitted to the College. 2. Complete a college scholarship form by Feb. 15 for incoming freshmen, current students and transfer students. 3. Contact departments for scholarship information. |
Examples of Course Work • Food Chemistry• Food Microbiology • Food Safety & Sanitation • Technology of Food Preservation • Food Product Development • Sensory Analysis of Foods • Food Laws and Regulations Special Opportunities • Internships - Gain vital career skills during on-the-job training as a pre-professional by taking advantage of the internship program and working for a food company locally, out of the state, or internationally. You can even receive college credit at the same time!• Food Science Club - The Food Science Club hosts many social activities, holds fund-raisers for students’ travel money to conventions, and provides experience with leadership, cooperation, and networking. • Food Science students may also participate in annual Product Development and Quiz Bowl Teams that compete with other IFT approved teams. |
For more information contact,
Department of Food Science
272 Young Avenue
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 575-4605
(479) 575-6936 fax
http://foodscience.uark.edu





