The employment rate for meat and food scientists is very high worldwide. Employment opportunities
exist in small towns to large cities. And, the income potential and opportunities for advancement
in the industries are excellent.
Sheridan College’s Meat and Food Science Program is designed to prepare students with the
academic and real-world knowledge they need to either pursue an entry-level career as a meat
or food scientist or to transfer to a baccalaureate program at a college or university.
Sheridan College Meat and Food Science program students balance their time in the classroom
learning from experienced instructors and applying those skills in hands-on environments like
the on-campus Meat Lab. The Sheridan College Meat Lab is a modern facility that features
an assortment of specialized equipment including band saw, grinder, stuffer, bowl chopper,
smokehouse, and vacuum packager. The Meat Lab operates under state inspection regulations
and adheres to the highest standards of sanitation and safety.
If your passion is in the areas of science and chemistry, and you’re looking for a career in a
rewarding and growing field, contact Sheridan College today to find out how we can help put
you on a path to success.
For more information about the Agriculture
Technician: Meat Science Program & Sheridan
College, contact admissions.
Apply to Ag Scholarships Today!
The food and meat science industries area
exciting industries with a number of employment
opportunities for college-trained individuals. Meat
and Food scientists are employed by a number
of companies worldwide and carry such titles as
Food Processing Facilities Manager and Quality
Control Technician. Meat and food scientists also
develop new foods by applying various scientifi c
principals and chemistry to develop a new
fl avor of bubblegum or to discover new ways to
preserve the quality of meat as it is transported
from different locations.
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