Doctor of Philososphy [PhD] (Food Science)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$30,182 /Yr
- Programs of study leading to both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in food science are offered in the various fields of interest in the Department of Food Science and Technology.
- Since the application of science and engineering is important in properly selecting, preparing, processing, packaging, distributing and utilizing foods, students selecting this field must be able to delve into problems involving chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences as well as in the more applied problems concerned with food production, stability, or toxicology. Individuals whose baccalaureate degree is in other fields of science often enter this graduate program because of the important challenges of supplying food to mankind and the opportunities that this field provides to those with advanced degrees. Programs of study are designed for each individual to best utilize his/her prior training and his/her career objectives. The food science and technology department occupies the food science building and the food processing laboratory in the University of Georgia Science Complex on South Campus in Athens and the food science building at the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station in Griffin. All three buildings are well-equipped with modern instrumentation, pilot plants, and other facilities necessary for graduate research in food processing, food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering, sensory evaluation, food biotechnology, food toxicology, product development, and nutrient analyses. Faculty in the department are scientists and engineers with expertise in several fundamental and applied disciplines offering a diverse selection of courses and research programs.
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Important Alert
- Application Deadline For Spring 2027 Intake - Oct 15, 2026
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $30182 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Books and supply | $758 |
| Other Fees | $950 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $30848 |
| 2023 | $25578 |
| 2022 | $12593 |
| 2021 | $24724 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For Fall 2027 Intake | |
| Application Deadline For Spring 2027 Intake | Oct 15, 2026 |
Required Document List
Complete Application
Application Fee
Official Transcripts
English Language Requirements
A copy of the Passport
Personal Statement
Specific Essays and Short Answers
Two Letters of Recommendation
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Options Available
| Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tuition Fees |
| Ph.D Foods and Nutrition | full time | 3 years | on-campus | $31890 |
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Novus Biological Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyAssociate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Washington DC Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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