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Food Science (MFS) at Cornell University

Cornell University, United States

Programme overview

The master of food science (M.F.S.) is a one-year, STEM-designated, course-based master's degree program ideal for career-focused students aiming to enhance their skills. This professional master's degree is ideal for people already established in their careers. A hallmark of the M.F.S.

Faculty: Cornell Graduate School  |  Department: Food Science and Technology  |  Duration: 30 credits minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Ithaca, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Food Science , , Core Courses 5-8, FDSC 6000 Seminar in Food Science (must take fall and spring) 1, FDSC 6950 Current Readings in Food Science 1, ALS 5900 Project Development: CALS Professional Master's Programs 1-5, ALS 5910 Project Completion: CALS Professional Master's Programs 1 , , Concentration Competency 12, Required Courses, FDSC 6010 Food Science and Te

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Entry requirements

Complete Cornell’s online Graduate School application. Get started by setting up an ApplyWeb account. Once you have an account, you can go to the online application to begin the process.; Submit unofficial copies of official college and university transcripts.; Submit your résumé or CV.; Submit a statement of purpose.; Submit a personal statement.; Submit two to three letters of recommendation.; All applicants must meet the Graduate School minimum requirements including the English language proficiency requirement .; The GRE general test is not required or accepted. Application deadline: Fall, December 1; Spring, September 1

USD 48,414 a year (2026-27). Professional Degree Tier 2 tuition per year (M.H.A.; M.I.L.R.; M.L.A.; M.P.A.; M.P.H.; M.R.P.; M.F.S.; M.P.S. in CALS except Dyson, Human Ecology, ILR, Veterinary Medicine; M.S. Nutrition and Atmospheric Science); one rate for all students; tuition only, Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

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