Culinary Food Science

students making recipe in kitchen

Culinary food science is an interdisciplinary degree combining a strong food science foundation with basic culinary skills development. You will study basic sciences, including chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, microbiology, and biochemistry. At the same time, you'll take courses in quantity food production, fine dining management, and food safety and sanitation.

Classes  Transfer Plans

Advisor

Student Stories

  • Raegan Hoefler

    Maize on Mars

    Raegan drew inspiration from a movie for her genetics research project. Read how she worked with a professor and NASA to see if maize would grow on Mars.

Begin your Adventure

Apply to Iowa State University.