PhD Food Science at University of Georgia

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: -3 Letters of recommendation -CV -Statement of Purpose (emphasizing career goals, objectives, and research plans); at the end of the statement include the names of up to 3 potential faculty who share your interests and could serve as your major advisor. -Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum gpa) -GRE Score is now optional. If you do not submit GRE scores, an additional writing sample is required. The writing sample should include 300 words written in complete sentences with a good flow of English. It should reflect your persistence, problem solving skills, and motivation, and elaborate on the following: (1) A project/task that you worked during your career from the initial stages to completion, and (2) An example of a challenge or problem that you faced, describing the process of finding a solution and how the solution was implemented. -Although there are no formal course requirements for admission, your previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in food science. -International students: For