Overview
About this Degree
Students pursuing graduate studies in Food Science at Auburn University can earn Master of Agriculture, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. These degrees are designed to prepare outstanding students for careers in the food industry, government, and academia. Research training and experience can be acquired in the specialized areas of food safety/microbiology, food quality, food chemistry, sensory evaluation, or processing and product technology.
Applicants apply through the ApplyYourself online platform and must indicate their desire to pursue graduate studies in Food Science. All applications are reviewed by the Food Science Graduate Committee.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Food Chemistry
- Advanced Principles of Food Safety
- Experimental Statistics I
- Graduate Seminar
- Nonthesis Research
- Research And Thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- International applicants should submit all materials at least 90 days before the first day of class and domestic students at least 45 days.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Food Sciences View 206 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The applicant must submit standardized examination scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or IELTS) if required for application to the degree program.
- The successful applicant normally will meet one of the following: a) a GPA of at least 2.75 on all undergraduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree; b) a GPA of at least 3.0 on all graduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a graduate degree; or c) an acceptable GRE or GMAT score as determined by the program to which the applicant applies.
Tuition Fee
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International
31986 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15993 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
31986 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15993 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
11826 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5913 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Auburn
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.