Food Science Major Concentrations

There are three concentrations for Food Science majors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Concentration in Food Science and Technology. This curriculum is accredited by the Institute of Food Technologists. It is suggested for students who know they want a job in the food industry and may, in the future, be interested in graduate or professional school.

Concentration in Food Studies. Students who want the training to work in the food industry but are also interested in Health and Wellness. This curriculum allows students to choose program electives to gain a broadened education with coursework from the Departments of Nutrition, Public Health & Exercise Science, and the Environmental Science Program.

Concentration in Culinary Science. This concentration is only available to students who have received a two-year Culinary Arts degree or an equivalent to be accepted in the program.