Explore the Science of Food and Health
From developing innovative foods to understanding how nutrition influences human health, Food Science and Nutrition connects scientific discovery with real-world impact. Explore hands-on undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare you to improve food quality, advance nutrition science and help create healthier communities.
Majors
Discover two hands-on majors that connect science with innovation and human health. Explore Food Science to develop safe, nutritious and sustainable food products, or Nutrition to understand how food influences the body, supports wellbeing and helps improve lives.
Minors
Complement your major with specialized knowledge in food science or nutrition. Build practical skills in food processing, safety and quality assurance, or explore how nutrients influence human health while expanding your academic and career opportunities.
Graduate Studies
Take your scientific expertise further through advanced coursework, faculty-guided research and hands-on learning. Explore master's programs in Food Science and Nutrition that prepare you to investigate real-world challenges, contribute new knowledge and advance your career.
Dietetic Internship
Take the next step toward becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist through Cal Poly's ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship. Gain supervised experience in clinical nutrition, community health and food service management while building the professional skills to turn nutrition knowledge into meaningful practice.
