Program overview
In simple terms, this major is about studying how to make people healthier through food. You'll learn how nutrients in food are absorbed by the body, how different foods affect health, and how to design tasty yet nutritious food products. Core courses include Food Chemistry, Fundamentals of Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Functional Foods, and Food Safety and Hygiene. If you're interested in biology and chemistry and enjoy hands-on experiments, this major is a great fit. Chinese universities have a strong edge in this field—for example, Jiangnan University and China Agricultural University rank among the top globally for food science. Their labs are well-equipped, and many schools have close ties with companies, giving you real exposure to food R&D projects.