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MFT Food Technology at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The fully online Master of Food Technology (MFT) degree is a non-thesis master's degree that provides working professionals the opportunity to learn from food industry experts and top food science and technology researchers.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: 33 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

33 credit hours total. Required courses include FDST 7007E Directed Project in Food Science; FDST 7020E Integration of Multidisciplinary Topics in Foods.

Career pathways

Program graduates accept jobs such as Research & Development Director/Innovation, Manager of Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Auditor, Executive R&D Chef, Senior Process Engineer, Manager of Ingredients, or Manager of Sales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: - Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International. - Select Campus – Online - Select Intended Program – MFT, Food Technology (Food Science and Technology) [MFT_FTEC_ONL] - Résumé or curriculum vita – Submit online to the Graduate School. - Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-two page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of intent should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the program. - Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission. - Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. Preferably at least two of them are from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program

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.

Duration: 33 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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