Graduate Certificate in Meat Science at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Basic and applied research in meat science, with Ph.D., M.S. and certificate options, covering animal physiology and fresh meat quality, pre- and post-mortem muscle biochemistry, meat processing technology, and microbiology and food safety. Facilities include chemistry and microbiology labs (including a Biosafety Level 2 lab) and harvest, processing and preservation facilities.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Animal Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Meat quality, muscle biochemistry, processing technology, microbiology and food safety.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Statement of Purpose (Goals) (if not sent electronically with application): Include major program desired, species of interest, preferred faculty advisor(s), research interests Resume/CV Three Letters of Recommendation Any prospective student can apply though we encourage students to reach out to our graduate faculty members prior to application. The application will only be fully reviewed at the request of a faculty member. Successful admission into this thesis-seeking program will require a major professor. An application fee would be due upon admittance. Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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