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PhD Food Science at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

Food chemistry focuses on the biochemical, nutritional, physical and toxicological aspects of foods. Research investigates structure-function relationships of food molecules, the effects of processing and packaging on nutritional quality, flavor chemistry, food toxicology and the development of healthier food systems.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences  |  Department: Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences  |  Duration: 78 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and 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. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

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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