
Overview
Graduate students receive advanced preparation related to food processing, product development, and food safety. Biological Sciences - Food Science Specialization at South Dakota State University 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.
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Hold an undergraduate or master's 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
- Academia
- Food plant operations manager
- Food safety specialist
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
- The student, major advisor and Advisory Committee select the discipline specific emphasis area of the biological sciences.
- The courses will be identified on the student’s Plan of Study no later than the end of the first year of study.
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Credits
60-90 credits
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Disciplines
Biology Natural Sciences Food Sciences View 41 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United StatesExplore more key information
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We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- The application must include the application fee, all post-secondary transcripts, degree certificates, and other materials as required by specific programs before processing of the application will begin. The Graduate School employs a rolling deadline, however, students should check with their program of interest for specific admission deadlines.
- Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, 60-credit plan, must have a Master’s degree. This degree must be awarded from an approved, accredited institution. In those cases where applicants do not have a Master’s degree, departmental requirements will apply, either requiring completion of a Master’s degree or permitting an individual to move directly into a doctoral program, 90-credit plan. Domestic, international or non-degree seeking students may submit an application online.
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International
648 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 648 USD per credit and a duration of . -
National
648 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 648 USD per credit and a duration of . -
In-State
337 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 337 USD per credit and a duration of .
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.
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