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College of Health ScienceDepartment of Food Science and Nutrition

  • LocationSeunghak Campus College of Natural Resources and Life Science S09-0201
  • Tel051-200-7317

Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition

Introducing our department.

Dong-A University's Department of Food and Nutrition has a long history and tradition that began in 1977. Based on its excellent faculty and specialized research and education system, the department nurtures future leaders in the 'correct dietary culture' for health promotion and disease prevention and treatment.

Educational Goals
  • Cultivation of professional personnel with expertise and competence
  • Cultivate food and nutrition leaders with character and integrity
  • Cultivate creative problem solvers who can respond innovatively to rapid social change.

ntroducing Our Department's Distinctive Programs

Distinctive Program

Regularly run comparative science programs

Operation of certification classes

Community Talent Donation Nutrition Mentoring

On-Site Practice

Management of academic circles

  • Regularly run comparative science programsTraining of HACCP team leaders certified by the Food and Drug Safety Administration and sensory evaluation for product development
  • Operation of certification classesFood Technician, Korean Culinary Technician, Food Hygiene Manager, NRA ServSafe, Children's Cooking Instructor
  • Community Talent Donation Nutrition MentoringHealth centers, general social welfare centers, community children's centers, etc.
  • On-Site Practicendustrial Field Practicum, Nutritionist Field Practicum
  • Management of academic circlesCookZza, T.O.N., ION

Department pride

Departmental Club

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    CookZzaThe only cooking circle in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Dong-A University.

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    T.O.NStarted in 2006, T.O.N. is the best human resource growth circle of the Department of Food and Nutrition at Dong-A University with a long tradition and successful track record.

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    IONThe only service club in the Department of Food and Nutrition at Dong-A University, this club is dedicated to serving the nutritional development of the community through the use of students' major knowledge and talents.

Career and employment after graduation

Key Licenses and Certifications Obtained

  • Registered Dietitian (Licensed)
  • Hygienist (Licensed)
  • Culinary Functionalist
  • Nutrition teacher (completed teaching course)
  • Clinical Nutritionist (Graduate Program)
  • Engineer Food Processing
  • Food Hygiene Manager
  • Health Educator
  • HACCP Team Leader
  • NRA ServSafe (USA)
  • Children's Cooking Instructor (certification)(자격증)

Career Paths After Graduation

  • Professional Nutritionists : Food Service Nutritionist, Community Nutritionist, Clinical Nutritionist, Counseling Nutritionist
  • Nutritionist : School Nutritionist, Level 2 regular teacher
  • Education/Research : National and public research institutes, industrial research institutes, university/technical school professors
  • Government Agency : National Fisheries Science Agency, Food and Drug Administration, Disease Control Headquarters
  • Food and Nutrition Media Specialist : Marketing, Public Relations, PD, Author, Reporter, YouTuber, Freelance
  • Food Culture Specialist : Food Coordinator, Cookery Researcher, Menu Development
  • Food Specialist : Food Development, Quality Control, Food Distribution, Food Processing, Food Manufacturing
  • Food service managers : industrial entities, government agencies, educational institutions, food service providers

Employment cases

  • Class of 2018[Nutritionist] Hyundai Green Food, Dongdong Home Food, Shinsegae Food, Hanhwa Foodist, Lotte Well Food, Our Home, Isak Food, Hilmar Convalescent Hospital, Very Good Nursing Hospital, Ottogi co. Ltd
    [Employment of teacher]Nutritionist for elementary, junior high, high school and kindergarten (4 in Busan, 5 in Gyeongsangnam-do, 1 in Gyeongsangbuk-do, 1 in Jeollanam-do)
    [Public institutions and industrial researchers]Korea Food Analysis Center, Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, Saha-gu Children's Social Welfare Meal Management Support Center
    [Food companies] Hanson Enterprises, SI Whole Foods, Quest-X, BGF Retail
    [Food service industry] Paris Baguette, Cafe Essette
    [Graduate School] General Graduate School(Dong-A University/Kyung Hee University/Hanyang University), Graduate School of Education(Dong-A University/Pusan University)
  • Class of 2017 [Nutritionist] Hour Home, Busan Prison, Juwon, Pullmun Food & Culture
    [Employment of teacher] Nutritionist for elementary, middle, high school and kindergarten (1 in Busan, 2 in Gyeongsangbuk-do, 1 in Gyeonggi-do)
    [Public institutions and industrial researchers] Sahae-gu Child Food Service Management Support Center, Korea Institute of Analytical Technology, Haeundae-gu Public Health Center, Civil servants
    [Food companies] Maniker, Signal Seafood, Hosung Food, Cheongnyang Suisan, Pearl Ham, Gyoseong Oden, Berry Food, Lotte Food, Yun Food, EC Food, Samjin Food, Our Home, Advanced, Baekhwa Suisan, 39 Lunchbox
    [Restaurant] Grand Chosun F&B, Outback Steakhouse, Downtowner
    [Graduate School] General Graduate School (Dong-A University/Pusan University/Hanyang University), Graduate School of Education (Dong-A University/Pusan University)
  • Class of 2016[Nutritionist] Our Home, Pullmun Food & Culture, Home Plus, Seowon Distribution, Ajuhanhwa Nursery School, JJ Catering, School Nutritionist, Kangmin Convalescent Hospital, Daeso, Best Food Service, Green Store
    [Employment of teacher] Nutritionist for elementary, middle, high school and kindergarten (3 in Busan, 1 in Gyeongsangnam-do, 1 in Gyeongsangbuk-do, 2 in Daejeon, 1 in Seoul)
    [Public institutions and industrial researchers] Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information Research, Saha-gu Child Food Service Management Support Center, Suyeong-gu Child Food Service Management Support Center, Ansan City Child Food Service Management Support Center, National Fisheries Science Institute, Korea Institute of Analytical Technology
    [Food companies] Korea Food Industry Cluster Promotion Agency
    [Restaurant] Squeeze Brewery, Sam Chuck Duck Dr., Starbucks
    [Graduate School] General Graduate School (Dong-A University/Hanyang University), Graduate School of Education (Dong-A University/Pusan University)

What Kind of Students Does Our Department Want?

A communications specialist who contributes to human health based on his field-based expertise in food nutrition.

High school subjects related to the department

학과 관련 고교 교과목 체크표로 국어, 영어, 수학, 사회, 과학 정보제공
Korean language English Math, Social Studies Science

Departmental FAQsFeel Free to Ask Anything

  • Q

    What kind of support will I receive for employment when I enroll in the Department of Food and Nutrition?

    The Department of Food and Nutrition supports various programs to improve students' ability to find employment in their majors (job fairs tailored to the department, intensive English education, special lectures for major-related qualifications/examinations, on-site industrial training, industry-university cooperative activity programs, overseas training, etc.). The program has been selected as a LINC 3.0, the 4th Industrial Revolution Innovation Leading University, and is now operating various programs with more substantial content. In addition, through close student guidance in cooperation with lifelong guidance professors, employment guidance professors, and key professors for industry-academia cooperation, we are supporting personalized learning, career paths, and character enhancement.

  • Q

    I would like to know the priority operations and participating projects of the Department of Food and Nutrition.

    We are operating and participating in various projects such as the 3-stage Leading Industry-University Collaboration Project (LINC 3.0), the Project for Fostering Human Resources for Combining Knowledge Property in New Industrial Fields, the Expert Competency Enhancement Program, the Local Community Contribution Program, the 4-stage Brain Korea 21 Project, the 4th Industrial Revolution Innovation Leading University Project, the Brain Busan 21+ Project, the Sahago-gu Child Food Service Management Support Center, and the Sahaw-gu Social Welfare Food Service Management Support Center. Sahago-gu Child Food Service Management Support Center, Sahago-gu Social Welfare Food Service Management Support Center, and a clinical dietitian training institution designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

  • Q

    What courses are offered in the Department of Food and Nutrition?

    n the first year, students take Food and Nutrition, Nutritional Physiology, General Biology, and General Chemistry as the department's liberal arts courses for the foundation of the major. In the fourth year, students take courses in food hygiene, food service management and marketing strategies, community nutrition and policy, and product development and evaluation as major courses to deepen their major. Students may choose to major in bio-health research, professional nutrition and dietetics, food-related fields, or food service and culinary arts.

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  • Department inquiry 051-200-7317
  • Advising professor Bogyeong Lee, 051-200-7320, bolee@dau.ac.kr
Department website Dong-A University Admissions Office