Minor in Food Science
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in Food Science is perfect for students interested in the science behind food production, nutrition, and safety. It prepares students for careers in food quality assurance, product development, public health, food marketing, or research in the agriculture and biotechnology sectors.
Program Overview
The Food Science minor provides students with a strong foundation in the scientific principles behind food composition, safety, processing, and technology. This minor is ideal for students interested in careers in food production, quality assurance, product development, or food safety within the agricultural, health, or biotechnology industries.
The minor is an excellent complement to majors in agriculture, biology, chemistry, and nutrition, offering practical skills applicable to careers in food safety, product development, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs. By integrating scientific principles with hands-on learning, the minor prepares students for diverse opportunities in agriculture, health, or biotechnology industries. Please reach out to CAFEadvising@uky.edu if you have questions about this program.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
Through this minor, students will build a strong foundation in chemistry, microbiology, and technology of food systems. You’ll gain practical skills in food composition analysis, food safety and quality, and food processing and preservation. The minor emphasizes hands-on learning and science-based problem-solving, preparing students to work with food products from development to distribution. Whether you’re interested in innovation, regulation, or health, you’ll be equipped with the tools to succeed in food-related industries.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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