Overview

The Meat Science program at Iowa State University includes research on animal physiology and fresh meat quality, pre- and post-mortem muscle physiology and biochemistry, meat processing technology encompassing use of novel ingredients and equipment as well as new preservation and packaging concepts.

Features

Microbiology and food safety are important components of both fresh meat and processed meat research programs. Meat Science has well-equipped chemistry and microbiology laboratories including a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory for work with pathogenic microorganisms in addition to extensive animal harvest, fabrication, processing and preservation facilities.

The program offers M.S and Ph.D. degrees in Meat Science as well as an undergraduate minor in Meat Science. Graduate students have ample opportunity to supplement a major in Meat Science by electing coursework in food science, microbiology, biochemistry, statistics and many other areas on campus, as well as conducting collaborative research with faculty in those areas.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Survey of Animal Disciplines

Advanced Meat Science and Applied Muscle

Biology

Seminar in Meat Science

Seminar in Animal Science

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose (Goals) (if not sent electronically with application): Include major program desired, species of interest, preferred faculty advisor(s), research interests

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15511 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14551 USD / year

≈ 14551 USD / year
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In-State

5746 USD / year

≈ 5746 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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