Prospective Undergraduates

Learn about addressing world hunger issues. Research food safety with a faculty member. Intern with a food company. Attend a professional conference. Teach the community about nutrition. Join a Learning Community. Job shadow a research chef. Lead a club. Develop a new food product. Study nutrition in Peru. Your adventure is just beginning!

Food Science and Human Nutrition department programs

• Culinary Science. In this food science-based degree, students develop basic culinary skills along with knowledge of the accompanying sciences.
• Dietetics. This science- and health-related degree program emphasizes food and nutrition. 
• Diet and Exercise. Offers concurrent bachelor’s and master’s degrees focused on diet and exercise.
• Food Science. Focuses on applying basic science (chemistry, biology, physics) to improve food processing, preservation, and safety and to develop new food products.
• Nutritional Science. Offers two options: pre-health professional and research option, and nutrition and wellness option.
• Chinese Language  - Food Science and Human Nutrition Program Information 中文简介

Beyond coursework

In addition to coursework, students can participate in learning communities, study abroad programs, faculty research, service learning, summer internships, and club activities!

Next steps

Check out the following to make the most of your ISU FSHN adventure.

• Learning community. The learning community provides an opportunity for students make meaningful connections both in and outside the classroom with their peers and department faculty. FSHN offers learning communities for incoming first year students and transfer and major-change students.
• Campus visits. You are invited to visit campus to learn more about the food and nutrition career areas and degree programs.
• Scholarships. There are also many scholarship opportunities if you apply early.