Welcome to the Exciting World of Food Science

The Department of Food Science offers diverse and highly rated educational programs, including a Distance Education Certificate, Short Courses in Dairy, Wheat, and Meat Processing, and of course Undergraduate and Graduate programs. Our excellent students and research staff are led by world renowned Food Scientists. To learn more about a career in food science and technology, look at our programs and watch this video.

Short Courses

Learn the scientific and technological principles of cheesemaking through interactive lectures, and apply them in hands-on Cheesemaking laboratories. In this course, you'll explore the manufacturing of Cheddar, Provolone, Gouda, Colby, Havarti, Ricotta, Feta, Camembert, Romano, Swiss-type and frying and processed cheese.

Who Should Attend 

  • Production and research dairy personnel
  • Managers of dairy processing companies
  • Ingredient suppliers
  • Government personnel
  • And anyone else wanting to know about cheese

Updates

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