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    Associate Degree Programs in Food Sciences

    What is Food Science?
    Food science studies food and how it relates to the environment, society, and economy. It includes the study of food production, processing, safety, and nutrition. Food science also encompasses the study of foodborne illness and contamination.

    What can I do with a degree in Food Science?
    A degree in food science can lead to a career in the food industry, working in areas such as food production, processing, safety, and nutrition. Food science graduates may also work in the area of foodborne illness and contamination research. There are opportunities for those with a background in food science to work in government agencies or private companies that are involved in the regulation of the food industry. Food science graduates may pursue careers in academia, teaching and conducting research at universities and colleges.

    Why study Food Science?
    Food science is important for several reasons. It helps us understand how food affects our health and the environment, which can help improve food production and processing methods, ensuring food we eat is safe and nutritious. By studying food science, we can also learn more about how to prevent and control foodborne illness. Finally, food science helps us understand the complex economic and social factors that impact food production and consumption.

    Food Science degrees
    Food science degrees are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduate programs typically last for four years and cover topics such as food chemistry, microbiology, and nutrition. Graduate programs usually last for two years and include coursework in advanced food science topics encompassing food physics and engineering.

    An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.