Overview
Areas of Study
The Food Science program of Delaware State University is a multi-disciplinary program that integrates knowledge in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition and Engineering into the study and production of nutritious and safe food.
This program will provide students a unique opportunity to work with USDA-ARS scientists and have access to the state-of-the-art equipment at the DSU main campus and USDA/ARS/ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA. for their thesis work.
The Food Science Master candidates will perform their research projects and thesis defenses under the advisement of expert faculty in the Department of Human Ecology. USDA-ARS scientists are also willing to serve as co-advisors on students’ research.
The food industry and related private agencies for food safety are the largest and fastest-growing private-sector employers in the United States. Career opportunities in Food Science include: Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutics, Nutrition Labeling and Packaging, Food Analysis/Control, Sensory evaluation, Food processing and engineering, Food marketing, Sales and distribution.
Students entering the program must choose one of two concentrations: 1) Food Microbiology or 2) Food Chemistry.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemistry
- Functional Properties of Carbohydrate, Protein, Lipids & Enzymes in Food
- Food Microbiology
- Molecular & Biotechnology Application in Food Science
- Experimental Design & Data Analysis
- Food Chemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Food Sciences View 198 other Masters in Food Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed online application and a non-refundable $50 application fee.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50
- Letters of recommendation
- For all graduate programs, official scores on the GRE, GMAT, MAT
- Foreign applicants must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). In lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS exams, students can enroll in Delaware State University’s English Language Institute (ELI).
- International applicants must provide WES or ECE evaluated transcripts 60 days prior to enrollment noting completion of the baccalaureate degree.
Tuition Fee
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International
14220 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 948 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
14220 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 948 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
6450 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 430 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Dover
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.