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

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

31-34

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dover, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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GMAT

Required

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

14694 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14694 USD / year

≈ 14694 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7052 USD / year

≈ 7052 USD / year

Living costs

Dover

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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