The major of food science and engineering in Beijing Agricultural College is a good major, which belongs to one of the four majors of the College of Life Science and Engineering. The other three majors are food quality and safety, bioengineering and biotechnology.

The main courses of this major include food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering principles, food processing technology, food sensory evaluation, food additives, food safety and quality control, etc. In Beijing Agricultural College, the educational philosophy of this major is student-centered, focusing on the cultivation of practical ability and innovative spirit, while emphasizing interdisciplinary and diversified development.

The school pays attention to practical teaching and has special practical teaching links, such as course design, production practice and graduation design, to help students master the basic skills of food processing and quality control. In addition, the school has established good cooperative relations with many well-known food enterprises, providing employment opportunities and internship opportunities for graduates.

Employment direction of food science and engineering specialty;

1, food manufacturing industry

Graduates majoring in food science and engineering can engage in food production, food research and development, food inspection and food quality management in food manufacturing. This industry needs professionals to ensure the quality and safety of food, so the employment prospects are good.

2, food enterprise management

Graduates majoring in food science and engineering can also engage in management work in food enterprises, such as food marketing, food brand management and food supply chain management. This industry needs talents with management knowledge and skills, and also needs to have a deep understanding of the whole process of food production and sales.

3, government agencies and scientific research institutions

Graduates majoring in food science and engineering can also engage in food supervision, food safety research and food nutrition research in government agencies and scientific research institutions. This industry needs talents with professional knowledge and skills, as well as strong scientific research ability and teamwork spirit.