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Food Science

Click on the image to watch a video.From the farmer’s gate to the consumer’s plate, food science adds value to the foods we eat.

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Department Overview

Options of Study

 Food Science

Employment 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

 

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