Overview

Key facts

Graduates with this Master of Science in Food Science at North Carolina State University possess a general knowledge of food science and related disciplines enabling them to gain employment in food or allied industries. They are capable of conducting, analyzing, and communicating research findings in either academic or industrial settings with minimal supervision, or qualify for acceptance into a Ph.D. program.

M.S. in Food Science: Thesis

Since we have a “program area” (Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Processing, Nutrition, and Sensory Analysis) approach to graduate studies, students with degrees in any of the science, agricultural, biochemistry, and engineering disciplines, as well as food science majors, are able to design challenging academic programs that will prepare them for successful careers in the food, pharmaceutical, and bioprocessing industries or in academia.

Master of Food Science: Non-Thesis

This program is ideal for anyone who is interested in working in an industrial setting that must communicate core product and quality concepts.
Potential jobs include food safety compliance officer, quality assurance manager and quality control technician, product development and modification, and work with companies or agencies that conduct food company audits.
Some companies may require the masters level technical knowledge and skills associated with this degree for sales and technical representative positions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sensory Analysis of Foods
Polymer and Colloidal Properties of Foods
Thermal Processing of Foods
Food Rheology
Food Safety and Public Health
Fermentation Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, 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.

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General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

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Interview/resume/essays

Test Scores

Proof of English Proficiency

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

34033 USD / year

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Out-of-State

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12735 USD / year

≈ 12735 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 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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M.S. in Food Science: Thesis

Master of Food Science: Non-Thesis

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Living costs

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