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MS Food Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Science in food science program is designed to provide advanced training for students seeking careers in the food industry, government or regulatory agencies. The program emphasizes coursework in food chemistry, food engineering, food microbiology, sensory science, and safety, along with a thesis or applied project. Research at this level generally focuses on solving practical problems related to food quality, safety, or product development.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences  |  Department: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Food Scientists and Technologists; Quality Control Systems Managers; Postsecondary Agricultural Sciences Teachers; Health Educators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language); Number of references: Three; Other requirements: No. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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