Where Science Drives Dairy Innovation
New products, technologies and processes are continually changing the dairy foods industry. Through advanced study and original research, you’ll build the scientific, analytical and project management skills to develop solutions and prepare for leadership in dairy processing, product development and research.
Hands-On Learning Labs
Put dairy science into practice through advanced research and product-focused learning. Use Cal Poly’s specialized facilities to investigate questions that advance dairy food quality, safety, processing and innovation.
Explore Your Living Laboratories
Industry Connections
Put dairy science into practice through advanced research and product-focused learning. Use Cal Poly’s specialized facilities to investigate questions that advance dairy food quality, safety, processing and innovation.
The Cal Poly Difference
Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing approach extends to graduate education. Through advanced study and thesis research, you’ll apply dairy food science to real-world challenges in processing, quality, safety and product development.
Advance Your Education
Pursue advanced study in the science and technology behind dairy foods. You’ll develop the analytical, communication and project management skills to conduct faculty-guided thesis research that addresses real-world questions facing the dairy industry.
Master of Science in Agriculture with a specialization in Dairy Products Technology Curriculum
Build a strong research foundation through thesis work, research planning and graduate statistics. Deepen your expertise in dairy product chemistry, quality assurance and process control while choosing electives that support your research interests.
Graduate Studies Faculty
Work with faculty advisors who guide your thesis research and professional growth. Their expertise in dairy foods, product analysis, manufacturing, quality and safety helps you shape research that matters to the industry.
You Belong Here
Being a Mustang means joining a community of researchers, mentors and food industry innovators. Grow your expertise, share your ideas, and build a foundation for meaningful work in dairy products technology.
Graduate Program Requirements
Students who complete a master’s degree at Cal Poly are prepared for jobs in industry, further graduate work at a Ph.D. institution, or teaching. Discover the graduate program requirements.