MS Food Science at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The graduate program in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences ranks among the best of its kind in the United States. Strong faculty research groups exist in food chemistry, food engineering, food microbiology, and health. The master's track in these areas combines an array of in-depth courses with the use of advanced research methods for studying food properties: chemical, physical, physiological, and bioactive characteristics; material properties; microbial control and safety; sensory quality; procedures for the processing, storage, and preservation of foods.

Department: Food Nutritional Sciences | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 15), Spring (deadline September 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 30 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include FOOD SCI 900 Seminar Advanced; FOOD SCI 611 Chemistry and Technology of Dairy Products; FOOD SCI 725 Advanced Food Microbiology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. Admitted applicants must meet the Graduate School minimum requirements , including completion of a bachelor's degree which typically consists of a satisfactory undergraduate education in fields such as food science, dairy science, chemistry, most biological sciences (e.g., biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition), and engineering (especially chemical and agricultural). Students will be recommended for admission to the Food Science graduate program if (1) a faculty graduate admission committee has determined the student's application meets all requirements, and (2) if a faculty member has funding available. Final admission is determined by the Graduate School.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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