Culinary science combines the creativity of culinary arts with food science into a fun and exciting program. Culinary scientists are a part of the nation’s largest industry and culinary science is a valuable course of study for students. The culinary science program at Ohio State is designed to build on an associate degree in culinary arts from an accredited institution.

Possible careers Culinary scientists have global, national and local career opportunities in many facets of the food industry. They develop new foods and flavors for food processors, restaurants and caterers to name a few. The combination of culinary arts and food science uniquely trains culinary scientists to succeed in both realms of artistically creating new foods and flavors along with making it possible to produce those foods for a larger population. Graduates of the program are employed all over the United States and around the world by restaurants and food and beverage companies.