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PhD Food Science at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

Graduate work leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Food Science is directed toward a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to teaching and research relevant to processing and manufacture of value-added foods from agricultural commodities. Through integration of the disciplines of chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and nutrition, students learn to ensure that consumers can make healthful choices from an abundant supply of affordable, safe, nutritious, and appealing foods.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 12 credits is required for the Ph. Courses include Fundamentals of Food Science - Microbiology 1, Fundamentals of Food Science - Engineering 1, Fundamentals of Food Science - Chemistry 1, Fundamentals of Food Science - Nutrition 1.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average (on a 4.00 scale) will be considered for admission to the program. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the program. Best preparation for graduate work in Food Science is the completion of an undergraduate degree in food science, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology, or other related areas. The undergraduate program must include calculus, organic chemistry, microbiology, and general physics. Students may be provisionally admitted with deficiencies but are required to make them up without degree credit. GRE scores will not be accepted.

Duration: 12 credits

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