Overview
In the Food and Nutritional Sciences double major, you will apply biology, chemistry and physics knowledge to food and nutrition. You will learn how foods change during processing, how food is preserved and how to assess food’s sensory qualities. You will study the role of food in human development, disease prevention and public health. On top of this deep disciplinary foundation, you’ll build essential workplace skills through practical laboratory experience, collaborative work and industry-specific written and oral communication. Over the course of your studies, you will have the opportunity to be involved in industry projects, Co-operative education, industry mentoring programs, community partnerships, career development events and site visits, each of which will hone your ability to collaborate with industry professionals.