Overview
Food Science 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.
Mission
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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Language
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Credits
31-34
Delivered
Disciplines
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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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14694 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 948 USD per credit during 24 months. -
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14694 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 948 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
7052 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 455 USD per credit during 24 months.
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