The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona offers a Food Science program housed within the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This program provides students with a comprehensive scientific understanding of food, from its production and processing to its safety and quality. Students delve into core areas including food chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and nutrition, gaining knowledge crucial for the modern food industry. The program strongly emphasizes hands-on learning through laboratory sessions, research opportunities, and internships with industry partners. Students utilize facilities like the Food Product and Safety Pilot Plant and the Sensory Evaluation Laboratory, preparing them effectively for diverse career paths in the field.
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