Overview
The PhD in Food and Nutrition Sciences program, offered by the School of Food and Agriculture from The University of Maine, conduct both basic and applied research in wellness and chronic disease prevention utilizing cell and animal models as well as humans and in the areas of nutrition education and behavior change, fruit and vegetable products, food processing and engineering, food safety and quality, seafood processing and preservation, sensory evaluation, and product development.
Features
- Students must hold a master’s degree (thesis) – either by pursuing a terminal MS degree (at UMaine), sequential MS and PhD degrees (at UMaine), or hold a master’s degree from another institution before entering the PhD program
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Program Faculty come from multiple disciplinary areas including engineering, pathology, physiology, nutrition, seafood processing and population and habitat modeling.
- Faculty work with a variety of aquatic species including, but not limited to: cod, halibut, salmon, trout, oysters, clams, mussels, sea urchins, sea horses, abalone, seaweed, and lobsters.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Food Science View 40 other PhDs in Food Science in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- Completed online application
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcript of all previous college or university work
- Official test scores
- $65 application fee
Tuition Fee
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International
30528 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
30528 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30528 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
10026 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10026 USD per year during 36 months.
Most university funding provides a tuition waiver for 6-9 credit hours per semester.
Living costs for Orono
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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