Overview

It is jointly administered through the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Human Ecology. This program is an essential component of the UMES effort to become a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University – Intensive classified institution.

Features

The mission of the Food Science and Technology Doctoral program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is to prepare students for successful careers and life-long learning experiences within the food industry, academia and government.

Studying for an advanced degree in Food and Agricultural Sciences prepares graduates for employment as food scientists, food chemists, food microbiologists, processing engineers, research scientists, educator, and related positions.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The FDAS courses cover a wide range of topics and are designed to give students an overview of basic principles of Food Science leading to discussion of advanced topics and novel technologies relevant to manufacture and distribution of processed foods.

This includes the discussion of the composition of foods; reactions of components during the growing, harvesting, storage, transportation and processing phase; processes and technologies employed during the industrial manufacture of food; risks that threaten the wholesomeness of foods and management of those risks; development of new food products; regulatory issues important to the food industry; and more.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Deadlines

Fall Semester – April 15

Spring Semester – October 30

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science View 40 other PhDs in Food Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Regular Admission may be granted to applicants with a baccalaureate and a Master’s degree, strong background in the food sciences, including completion of a Master of Science degree (or equivalent) thesis option in either food science or related sciences (nutrition, microbiology, chemistry, biology, environmental science, animal and poultry science, plant and soil science, veterinary medicine, etc.).

A high GPA (3.5/4.00 or higher) and GRE scores (General Test) may also be considered.

Tuition Fee

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International

5637 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5637 USD per year during 60 months.
National

5637 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5637 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Maryland City

1610 - 2727 USD /month

Living costs

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

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