If you like to experiment with food and enjoy creating delicious and innovative recipes, this major might be right for you. It is a food science-based degree in which you build a strong foundation in science while learning basic culinary skills. You will study food chemistry, nutrition, and food microbiology, as well as food safety, sanitation, quantity food production, and fine dining management with courses in food science, human nutrition, and hospitality management.

As a culinary food scientist, you will be prepared for employment in food research and development, food marketing, test kitchens, and much more. You’ll gain real-world experience by completing an internship in food science or the culinary industry. For examples of student internships, check out our Career Connections profiles. Your Internship Handbook for your academic internship will be your guide throughout the program. It includes your checklist, approval, journal, and cooperating supervisor evaluation forms as well as a detailed description of the internship requirements.