Overview

Program Details

The Food Safety graduate program from American University of Beirut program is geared towards nurturing the graduate students' critical thinking, which will enhance their professional performance and careers. The MS in Food Safety program offers both thesis (30 cr.) and non-thesis (30 cr.) options, and is normally completed over two years on a full-time basis.

The main goal of the MS in Food Safety program (FSAF) is to equip graduates with the knowledge and technical skills that are essential to contribute effectively to the production of safe and wholesome foods nationally and globally. Food safety aims to control foodborne pathogens (bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc.), toxins, and other chemicals that might affect human health via food consumption and/or production.

Programme Structure

Courses

Epidemiology
Risk Analysis
Food Safety
Food Toxicology
Food Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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97

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Technology

Academic requirements

GRE^®

147 _(verbal)

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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97

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Official university transcript(s) – All levels

Graduate Application (apply online)

2 recommendation letters

AUB graduates or graduates from US/UK/AUSTRALIA/CANADA are exempted from ELPR

$50 US application fee.

Tuition Fee

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International

16245 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1083 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

16245 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1083 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Beirut

750 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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