Our program is ranked #8 in the nation for research productivity in food science (Academic Analytics).
Undergraduate Program
Undergraduate students interested in the food science major can choose from three concentrations and customize their academic experience to meet their career goals!
M.S. and Ph.D. Programs
Students interested in a graduate degree in food science can choose a from a variety of research disciplines to specialize in.
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External Scholarship Opportunity:
Goya® Scholarship Program
Goya® Scholarship Program opens December 15th. Four (4) students will be granted $20,000 scholarships to pursue a Culinary Arts or Food Sciences degree. They are now taking applications for freshmen enrolling for Fall 2022! Deadline to apply is March 21, 2022.
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Food Science Alumni Featured in The Graduate Alumni Magazine
Food science graduate Utkarsh Shah was recently featured in the annual Bumpers College alumni publication, The Graduate. Shah's profile covers how his food science degree prepared him to work at The Hershey Company.
FDSC Success
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Federal funding signed into law this week includes $30 million for a new Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. The planned 62,000-square-foot, two-story facility will feature specialized research laboratories and community engagement space, with construction expected to begin this summer. Officials say the center will strengthen Arkansas’ food science and agricultural industries through research in food safety, rice processing, nutrition, product innovation and other areas, while also supporting food entrepreneurs and workforce development. Division of Agriculture leaders said the state-of-the-art facility will help attract top talent, advance food innovation, support economic development and prepare the next generation of food industry professionals.