Food Science

Imagine a world. . .

Where all of the earth’s raw agricultural products are utilized for nourishing every human being. Imagine turning those raw agricultural products into safe, shelf-stable, great tasting foods and beverages that every human being can afford and access. Imagine you helping to create this world.

Join Purdue Food Science! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Department of Food Science
foodsci@purdue.edu
745 Agriculture Mall Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47907
765-494-8256

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PROGRAMS

Expanding Expertise

Expanding Expertise

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Food engineering innovator joins Purdue Agriculture

Welcome to Purdue Food Science, Ozan Ciftci! The renowned expert in food engineering is an internationally recognized scholar and innovator whose leadership and research in food systems will strengthen the college and create new opportunities.

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100% PLACEMENT RATE AT GRADUATION
100% of Purdue Food Science students land a job or graduate school placement within 6 months of graduation.
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2 EXCITING MAJORS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT
Students within the Food Science Department can major in either Food Science or Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (IMB).
Globally renowned program
Connections to Industry

Purdue Food Science has a network of industry partners to connect students with hands-on experiences, internships, and full-time positions.

briefcase icon
100% PLACEMENT RATE AT GRADUATION

100% of Purdue Food Science students land a job or graduate school placement within 6 months of graduation.

bell tower
2 EXCITING MAJORS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT

Students within the Food Science Department can major in either Food Science or Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (IMB).

Globally renowned program
Connections to Industry

Purdue Food Science has a network of industry partners to connect students with hands-on experiences, internships, and full-time positions.

Upcoming Food Science Events

Purdue Food Science News

Miller Poultry 2026 interns
Coming full circle: Purdue alumni mentor Boilermaker interns at Miller Poultry

At Miller Poultry, a broiler production company located in Northern Indiana, Purdue Agriculture...

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Purdue food scientists encourage caution about AI chatbot advice

AI chatbots can provide useful food safety analysis. However, according to an analysis conducted...

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Ozan Citfci stands in Food Science Building.
Food engineering innovator joins Purdue Agriculture

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is thrilled to welcome Ozan Ciftci, a renowned...

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The College of Agriculture welcomes six new faculty members

Six new faculty members have joined Purdue University's College of Agriculture this Fall...

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Brewing up safety: Purdue Food Science and the Heartland Food Products Group team up to revolutionize coffee cleanliness

Coffee makers are everywhere — from kitchens to office break rooms — brewing up...

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Building community starts in the lab

Ask Purdue biochemistry students in the College of Agriculture about their experience and their...

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