Is food science a good degree?

Food science is a great degree and there is demand for food scientists. You need a good background in chemistry, as well as a feel for flavors - seasoning, spices etc - and some knowledge of foods to do really well. read more

There are several schools which offer degrees in food science, their curricula differ. Their alumnis job prospects differ accordingly. But that is just one part of "good". What the others are you would have to disclose. read more

Food science includes: food safety, the chemistry of foods, food microbiology, the safe yet efficient and cost-effective packaging of foods, processes involved with the creation of food products (food engineering), food product innovation, understanding sensory perception of foods, nutrition, and understanding the impacts of food production and products on public health. read more