Bachelor of Science

Food Science and Human Nutrition

Improve health and well-being through food and nutrition. Prepare for careers in the food industry, health care and research while building a foundation to develop innovative foods and help people live healthier lives. Choose from three tracks to tailor your studies:

  • Food Science. Explore the science behind food, from product development to safety and quality. Curriculum meets national IFT standards.
  • Human Nutrition. This track prepares students for advanced study and supervised practice in dietetics.
  • Food, Nutrition & Business. Work in private industry or a government agency to ensure a safe food supply.

Program Details

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Your future

Career Possibilities

Food Product Developer • Food Safety • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) • Nutrition Extension Specialist • Food Product Marketing

Internships & employment

Simmons Foods • General Mills • Aurora Organic Dairy• MU extension • University Dining Services

Classes you might take

Food Chemistry and Analysis • Food Microbiology • Food Production Development • Human Nutrition I & II • Zero Hunger Challenge

Signature Experience

Study Abroad

One of the many unique experiences available for food science students is to study abroad in Greece or Germany and Austria to learn about their food systems. This signature experience will provide you with invaluable experience that will serve you well after graduation.

Study Abroad
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Admissions and Application

You can declare Food Science and Nutrition as your major at any point during your career at MU without a separate application.

  • Current students: Declare or change your major.
  • New students: Apply to MU and choose Food Science and Nutrition as your major.

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Cost and Financial Aid

Learn more about tuition costs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid at Mizzou.

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