About us
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Food Science and Technology at The ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University. Food science is a dynamic field that integrates different disciplines towards a better understanding of our food supply. Our department offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Food Science and Technology. Students may study:
- Food chemistry
- Food safety and microbiology
- Sensory science
- Functional foods for health
- Food safety engineering
- Advanced food processing technologies
- Food packaging
Our facilities consist of well-equipped laboratories and three pilot plants for meat, dairy, and fruit and vegetable processing. of the graduate program have gone on to have careers in academia, industry and government.
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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
International graduates of this major are eligible per the Department of Homeland Security to apply for up to three (3) years of work permission in the United States after graduation. See the for more eligibility requirements.