Overview
Program Description
The Cereal Science program at North Dakota State University offers graduate study leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Cereal Science. Advanced work may involve research in the areas of proteins, carbohydrates, enzymes, and lipids of cereals, legumes, and other northern-grown crops; barley malting and brewing; and wheat milling, baking, and pasta processing. Functional foods and stability of bioactive compounds in food systems are also predominant areas of research.
The program has a close working relationship with the Northern Crops Institute and the USDA Hard Red Spring and Durum Wheat Quality Laboratory housed in the Harris Hall complex.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Cereal Technology
- Field Design
- Food Unit Operations
- Food Processing
- Food Microbiology
- Food Chemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Domestic applicants should apply at least one month prior to the start of classes.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science Botany View 69 other Masters in Horticulture and Crop Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should have adequate preparation in biochemistry/chemistry and the biological sciences, including microbiology
- You are required to submit your online application and nonrefundable $35 application fee
- A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Submitting your transcripts (statement of marks)
- All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship or residency, must demonstrate proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission to a graduate program
Tuition Fee
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International
21270 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 709 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18210 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 607 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
12150 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 405 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fargo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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