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Graduate Certificate in Food Technology at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

An online graduate certificate combining food science with core concepts of the food production industry, covering preservation, processing, packaging and distribution of safe food, fermentation and organic/natural foods. Courses passed with a B or higher can be applied toward the MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Faculty: UMaineOnline / College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences  |  Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Four 3-credit courses chosen from FSN 502 Food Preservation, 511 Food Ingredient Technology, 536 Food Laws & Regulations, 538 Food Fermentation, 539 Probiotics in Food, 547 Food and Bioprocess Technology, 555 Organic & Natural Foods, 585 Principles of Sensory Evaluation, 586 Sensory & Consumer Science Applications and 603 Nutrients in the Food System.

Career pathways

Areas include product development, food safety and quality, research and development, preservation and packaging, sensory and consumer science, and brewing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale); two college chemistry courses (6-8 credits) and two college biology courses (6-8 credits); an introductory nutrition course is recommended. Online application, current resume or CV, official transcripts from all institutions and a motivation essay. Deadlines: Fall March 15, Spring October 15, Summer February 15.

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: 12 credits

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