The undergraduate degree program in Food Science and Technology prepares students to solve real-world problems by blending biology, chemistry, engineering and innovation to create better foods, improve nutritive content, and keep our food supply sustainable and safe. 

Our program is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and offers two flexible tracks, a Food Science option and an Industry option, for students to tailor their education to their interests and career goals. These tracks prepare students for promising career opportunities in food product development, research and development, quality assurance, food safety, food law, regulatory oversight, corporate sales, sensory evaluation, operations management and more. 

Our students also have opportunities to receive scholarships and complete industry internships, undergraduate research and study abroad to gain hands‑on experience and boost their career potential. Many of our graduates continue into graduate school or medical, pharmacy, veterinary, dental, or other professional programs, supported by the strong scientific foundation the major provides.

The Food Science Option is designed for students interested in scientific research and innovation. This track prepares students for careers in product development and research and development across industry, academia, and government and provides a strong foundation for graduate or professional study.

Questions about the undergraduate degree program in food science and technology can be directed to the department's email address at foodscience@ag.tamu.edu.

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MATH prefix required.

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Students may earn a chemistry minor by taking 6 hours of additional chemistry courses from an approved list as general electives. See the Department of Chemistry for more details. Students seeking a minor in chemistry must complete the Declaration of Minor in Chemistry form and have it approved by the undergraduate advisor in chemistry and their FSTC advisor.

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The graduation requirements include a requirement for 3 hours of International and Cultural Diversity and 3 hours of Cultural Discourse. Selection must be from courses on the approved list. Selection can be courses that also satisfy the requirement for social and behavioral sciences; creative arts; language, philosophy and culture; or electives. For more information on core requirements visit the University Core Curriculum catalog page.

A total of 120 hours is required for graduation; 36 hours of 300/400 level courses are required to meet the Texas A&M University residency requirement.