The Department of Nutrition and Food Science’s mission is to advance nutrition, food safety and health by innovative research, progressive and high quality education of undergraduate and graduate students, and creative outreach education disseminated to the citizens of Maryland, the United States and the global marketplace.
Our comprehensive undergraduate programs will enable students to not only learn basic knowledge and laboratory skills in food science, nutritional science, and/or dietetics, but also learn critical thinking and communication skills.
What will you learn?
Questions?
If you are interested in pursuing Nutritional Science or Food Science, please contact Sara Kao. Those interested in pursuing Dietetics should contact Dr. Margaret Udahogora.
Don’t forget to schedule a campus tour! Also, check out the AGNR Prospective Students page for useful resources including information on financial aid and scholarships.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Meet Our Student Ambassador
Kevin Lam
Hometown: PA
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Major: Food Science
Career Goal: To work in the Food Industry in a global scale
Clubs: Food Science Club
Email: klam1238@terpmail.umd.edu
