Overview

Graduate students receive advanced preparation related to food processing, product development, and food safety. Food Science is a multi-disciplinary program that is administered by the Department of Dairy and Food Science; but may also include such diverse areas as animal science, food grain processing, and agricultural & biosystems engineering. Biological Sciences - Food Science program is offered at South Dakota State University.

Is it for you?This program will be a good fit if you:

Hold an undergraduate degree in food science, microbiology, or chemistry
Are a problem solver and analytical thinker
Want to lead research in the lab
Are interested in developing new food innovations
Are imaginative and creative

Career Opportunities

Product developer
Research scientist
Food plant operations manager
Food safety specialist
Food Quality Control/Assurance Director
Inspector/Third-party quality and safety auditor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Science

Dairy Science

Microbiology

Conservation

Biology
Food Safety

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedicine Biology Food Sciences View 226 other Masters in Food Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application must include the application fee, all post-secondary transcripts, degree certificate, and other materials as required by specific programs before processing of the application will begin.
Master’s degree applicants must have an approved Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (except in approved/accelerated programs). Domestic, international or non-degree seeking students may submit an application online.

Tuition Fee

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International

9810 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 654 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

5100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 340 USD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Brookings

1085 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences - Food Science.

Available Scholarships

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