Overview

Food Science from Cornell University, designed for working professionals aiming to enhance their skills, this professional master's degree is ideal for people already established in their careers. Additionally, it accommodates individuals without a food science bachelor’s degree who intend to enter the field.

Key facts

Prospective students holding non-science bachelor’s degrees (e.g., history, English, business) and considering graduate-level food science studies can prepare for the MFS program by completing roughly 15 credit hours of science-based coursework before applying. Recommended courses encompass General Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, and Microbiology, with preference given to courses with lab components.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

20 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ithaca, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit unofficial copies of your college and university transcripts. An official paper transcript is required for all admitted students.
Submit your résumé or CV and letters of recommendation. Most graduate fields require 2-3 letters of recommendation.
All international applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. International students demonstrate proficiency by submitting official test scores from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System). Cornell does not accept PTE Academic scores or any other alternatives. An application cannot be considered complete until Cornell receives official scores from ETS or IELTS Academic.
Submit a Statement of Purpose.
Submit a Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46658 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46658 USD / year

≈ 46658 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

46658 USD / year

≈ 46658 USD / year

Living costs

Ithaca

United States

1128 - 2460 USD / month

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

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Ithaca

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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