Overview

We offer interdisciplinary programs leading to both masters and doctoral degrees. This master degree in Food Science and Technology is available at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

As a student of our graduate program, you will be taking courses and/ or conducting research under faculty members located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Innovation Campus. We work closely with The Food Processing Center, Food Allergy Research and Resource Program, Nebraska Food for Health Center, and the UNL Dairy Store as well as industry and government leaders and start-up entrepreneurs. Take a virtual tour of the Food Innovation Complex.

Career Outlook

• Industry positions at major food companies, such as  General Mills, Nestle, Kraft, ConAgra, Cargill and Unilever

• Research positions at the government and major research centers, such as USDA, FDA and CDC

• Academic positions at major research universities, such as postdoctoral and faculty appointments, and professors at smaller liberal arts colleges