Food Science and Sustainable Technologies (FSST)
One degree, three options -
endless career paths
Focus your future on one of three study area options:
- Food Science
- Fermentation Science
- Enology & Viticulture
Focus your future on one of three degree options:
The Department of Food Science and Technology offers undergraduates three degree options leading to endless career paths.
Food Science Minors
Required prerequisites to minor courses:
Biology:
BI 204 Intro to Biology -or- BI 221z Principles of Biology: Cells
BI 205 Intro to Biology II -or- BI 222z Principles of Biology: organisms
BB 350 Elementary Biochemistry -or- BB 450 General Biochemistry
Chemistry:
CH 121 General Chemistry
CH 123 General Chemistry
CH 324 Quantitative Analysis
CH 331 and CH 332 Organic Chemistry
CH 337 Organic Chemistry Lab
Math and Statistics:
MTH 112z Precalculus II: Trigonometry
MTH 227 Calculus and Probability for the Life Sciences -or- MTH 251z Differential Calculus
ST 351 Introduction to Statistical Methods
Physics:
PH 201 General Physics -or- PH 211 General Physics with Calculus
Food Science:
FST 360 Food Safety and Sanitation
More Resources:
Food & Fermentation Science Club
FST Course Descriptions - OSU Catalog
FST Degree Requirements & Prerequisites - OSU Catalog
Under Graduate Grade Policy Consent Form
Food Science Students Answer FAQs
Sustainability
The Department of Food Science and Technology cares about building a more sustainable future for our food systems. From post-harvest to post-consumption, food manufacturing is incredibly complex—and so are the challenges we face in making it more sustainable. At OSU Food Science & Technology, we believe it’s our responsibility to lead the way. That’s why we’re embedding sustainability into every part of our mission—Teaching, Research, and Outreach—and fostering collaboration across industries, academia, and communities. This commitment is supported by the leadership of the College of Agricultural Sciences, our Advisory Board, and the passion of our faculty and students. Together, we are shaping food systems that work better for people and the planet.
Learn more about how we are integrating sustainability into every part of our mission...
Contact us!
For more information about the FSST Undergraduate program, please contact:
Sue Queisser
Lead Academic Advisor
100 Wiegand Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331
P: 541-737-2590
Frequently Asked Advising Questions
To schedule a tour with the department, please contact:
Hailey Light
Student Recruitment, Outreach, & Marketing Coordinator
100 Wiegand Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331
P: 541-737-6483