Fermented Foods and Beverages
Fermented Foods and Beverages Certificate
The fermented foods and beverages certificate is open to all UW–Madison students. This certificate explores the science, development, production, and marketing of fermented foods and beverages.
In this 12-credit certificate program you will:
- Understand the theoretical and practical aspects of food and beverage fermentation
- Learn about fermentative organisms and the role of metabolic engineering in precision fermentation for food and non-food applications
- Take a hands-on approach to learning with experiential courses and learn from fermented products such as:
- Beer, wine, and spirits
- Sourdough, kimchi, and sauerkraut
- Cheese and yogurt
- Investigate the role of fermentation in sustainable feedstocks, renewable materials, and biofuels and how they can help solve global environmental challenges
- Explore the concepts of branding, business management, and labeling that are relevant to marketing fermented foods and beverages
- Benefit from the rich history of Wisconsin in the fermented food and beverage industry while exploring the latest developments in the field
What can CALS offer you?
CALS students are curious to discover how our living world works and are passionate about using science to improve it.
Our programs span five interest areas and encourage students to pursue their passions in the classroom and beyond. Learn more about how our students are set up for success:
Ready to learn more?
Explore admission requirements, course offerings, 4-year plans, and more on UW–Madison’s undergraduate Guide.
Your CALS Experience
Focus your interests
The certificate allows students to personalize coursework. Choose the path that most aligns with your interests and career goals, business or science, and customize your education. Deepen your scientific knowledge with a focus on chemistry, genetics, or microbiology or enhance your business skills with a focus on marketing, supply chains, or management.
Learn from local experts
Many fermented foods and beverages certificate courses apply classroom learning to real-world experiences. You’ll connect with and learn from local brewers, cheesemakers, winemakers, bakers, engineering firms, and entrepreneurs ranging from small to large-scale operations.
Get Involved. Find your people.
Explore a few of the fermentation food and beverage-related student organizations and extracurriculars at UW–Madison:
- The Food Science Club is an active chapter of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association and connects students interested in food. Learn about career opportunities, attend student-faculty socials, and attend food-making workshops.
- The Dairy Product Judging Team is for students who want to test their skills and compete in regional and national judging competitions. Students on the judging team take a fundamentals of sensory evaluation class offered by the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences.
- Challenge yourself by competing in the College Bowl, an annual trivia competition hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association. Or you can learn about product development, research, and experimentation with the Product Development Team.
Advisor & Contact Information
Advisors can answer your questions, help you create a degree plan that meets your personal and professional goals, and connect you to resources across the UW–Madison campus.
Incoming students should reach out to CALS Academic Affairs Team to direct your questions. Current UW–Madison students should schedule with their assigned advisor using Starfish.
B115 Babcock Hall
1605 Linden Dr, Madison, WI 53706
Victor Ujor
ujor@wisc.edu
(608) 263-5144
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