Overview
Our department at the The Ohio State University offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Food Science and Technology. Students may study:
- Food chemistry
- Food safety and microbiology
- Sensory science
- Functional foods for health
- Food safety engineering
- Advanced food processing technologies
- Food packaging
Our facilities consist of well-equipped laboratories and three pilot plants for meat, dairy, and fruit and vegetable processing. Alumni of the graduate program have gone on to have careers in academia, industry and government.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Quality Assurance
- Food Laws and Regulations
- Food Plant Management
- Unit Operations in Food Processing
- Fruit and Vegetable Processing
- Dairy Processing
- Food Fermentations
- Food Packaging
- Measurement of Food Perception and Liking
- Food Microbiology Lecture
- Food Microbiology Lab
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall deadline: Dec 13 (national); Nov 30 (international)
- Spring deadline: Dec 15
- Summer deadline: Jun 23
Language
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Disciplines
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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
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Submit documentation that demonstrates fulfillment of the following:
- A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential)
- A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program
- Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT)
Tuition Fee
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International
43226 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 43226 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
38693 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38693 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12092 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12092 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Columbus
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Graduate and professional students at Ohio State have a variety of funding options available to them, including associateships and other employment, fellowships, loans and scholarships.
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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