Master of Science [MS] (Food Science)
Field of Study:
$32,288 /Yr
Thesis Option
Prior to research for the thesis, the student must develop a detailed written research plan and submit it to his/her committee by the end of the second semester in the program. A minimum of 6 credit hours of?FDSC 500 - Thesis?is required to fulfill degree requirements.?
In addition to the thesis requirement, a minimum of 24 credit hours of graduate course work is required. This work must be approved by the student's committee and a minimum of 14 credit hours must be courses numbered above 500. The committee may require additional course work if the student's progress or background indicates such need.?
All students are required to take 1 credit hour?ANSC 525?or?PLSC 525 - Research Ethics for the Life Sciences?and 2 credit hours of?FDSC 501 - Seminar?during their program. Students are expected to attend?FDSC 501?and participate in discussions during their master's program.?
An oral final examination covering the thesis and course work is required.
Important Alert
- Application Deadline for Spring 2027 Intake - Jun 15, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $32288 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and food | $19066 |
| Transportation | $3768 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $32208 |
| 2023 | $31798 |
| 2022 | $31798 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake | |
| Application Deadline for Spring 2027 Intake | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for Summer 2027 Intake | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Application Deadline for Fall 2027 Intake | Apr 15, 2027 |
Scores Required
Required Document List
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- Personal Essay
- Official Transcripts and Degree Conferral (Proof of Degree)
- Academic Records
- Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Testing
- 3 Letter of Recommendations
- GRE/GMAT Scores(Recommended)
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS Connect Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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