Explore Food Science at the University of Delaware!
Food Science at the University of Delaware
The applied science major creating and protecting the world's food supply!
Do you have a passion for science and a passion for food? Become a food scientist - a distinguished group of professionals who are involved in every aspect of the sustainable production of safe and healthy food. As a food scientist, you will feed the world, design new foods and explore new ways to process, package and preserve food. Science Olympiad is a proud partner of University of Delaware, host of the 2002 Science Olympiad National Tournament, and shares a commitment to Food Science, one of our most popular signature events!
Explore Food Science Virtual Workshop: Learn more about Food Science in a special Science Olympiad-hosted webinar on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 7:00pm ET. University of Delaware professors, college students and professionals will join Science Olympiad experts to share insights into Food Science college and career pathways. Find more information and register here! Coaches and students will be eligible for a raffle drawing of two free Ward's Science Chemistry Supply Kits from Science Olympiad and three Campus Packs from UDel!
Watch Video - Why I majored in Food Science
What's special about the University of Delaware's program?
You will be part of an applied science program with strong connections between professors and students — in the classroom, in the laboratory, on research projects and in club activities. Invent an ice cream flavor. Perform sensory and market analysis of your new flavor at our UDairy Creamery. Conduct research in our food science labs. Explore the interface between farm and fork side-by-side with animal scientists. Use UD’s numerous connections to secure internship opportunities with local and national food companies, as well as industrial and governmental research labs. Participate in all the exciting, hands-on activities of our Food Science Club. And take advantage of networking and professional development provided by the Institute of Food Technologists and its student and regional chapters.
Hungry for more? Request information from the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources here > under interests, select Food Science.
Areas of Study
Food Microbiology
Food Chemistry
Foodborne Diseases
Food Processing
Food Engineering
Food Biotechnology
Nutrition Physics
Career Options
Food Production and Management
Flavor/Spice Research
Quality Assurance and Control
Food Product Technical Support
Food Product Development
Food Marketing and Business
Bringing Food Trends to Life
University of Delaware alumna Catherine Connelly is a principal scientist at HP Hood, developing a burgeoning line of plant-based products and other consumer food goods. Read about Catherine's UD experience and professional career here.
Graduate Programs
Food Microbiology
Functional Properties of Food
Food or Flavor Chemistry
Food Virology
Food Process Engineering
Sensory Science
Molecular Biology
Blue and Golden Open Houses
Join UD for Blue and Golden Open Houses this fall to hear about the Food Science major, get a sense of life on campus from our students, chat with counselors about the admissions process, and speak to staff from study abroad, residence life, honors, and more. Choose from one of three dates:
