Food Science and Technology - General
Bachelor of Science – B.S.
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Undergraduate
About the Program
Create the next food trend or prepare for science-based careers. The General Option offers a flexible path to graduation with core food science requirements and electives that support pre-professional tracks or minors like nutrition, business, and plant-based foods.
The Polytechnic Experience
Become a pioneer in the food industry. Study advancements in plant-based foods and nutrition, test the sensory experience of food products, and explore a growing industry. Earn food safety certifications and a minor while completing hands-on, real-world projects that build practical skills for an exciting, ever-changing field.
Career Outcomes
Courses
The General option allows students in the Food Science and Technology major to tailor their education according to their career goals. Students can choose electives that align with pre-professional tracks or pursue minors in related areas such as plant-based foods and nutrition, business, or nutrition. This flexibility supports a diverse range of career interests, from food industry roles to advanced studies in related fields. The General option is particularly suited for students who want to customize their education to fit specific career aspirations or explore multiple areas within food science and technology.
Polytechnic Experiences
Student-Created Salsa now at the Farm Store
The Farm Store is now offering a unique restaurant-style salsa created by Cal Poly Pomona food science and technology students with ingredients grown on the campus farm. Food science and technology students have long generated good product ideas in the major’s product development course. Student Natalee Wolley worked on developing the idea, which follows a unique “farm to jar” concept for a restaurant-style salsa using tomatoes, onions and jalapeños grown on the campus farm. After numerous iterations, she created the formulation and conducted sensory tests to validate the product's appeal.
