Overview

The graduate programs in Food Science provide students with a deeper understanding and knowledge base of the various areas of the field and also give students the opportunity to conduct hands-on research; an essential part of this applied science. Students learn theory in a classroom setting, and apply the knowledge gained in a laboratory setting. Students earning a Ph.D. in Food Science will be thoroughly prepared to begin work in any area of Food Science, including Nutritional/Food Biochemistry, Food Engineering/Processing, Food Chemistry, Food Toxicology, Food Biotechnology, Food Microbiology/Safety, Animal Health and Sensory Science. The Food Science program is offered by Alabama A&M University.

Our research and education programs integrate the disciplines of chemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, processing, engineering, toxicology, sensory science, product development, animal health, biochemistry, and nutrition to prepare qualified graduates for careers in industry, government, and academia.

Learn theory in the classroom
Conduct hands-on research in the lab
Gain experience in internships

Career fields

Food companies
- General Mills
- Land-O-Lakes
- Kellogg’s
- Ingredion
- Nestle
- Wayne Farms
Academia
Federal agencies
- Food and Drug Administration
- United States Department of Agriculture

Programme Structure

Concentrations:

Animal Health
Food Biotechnology
Food Chemistry
Food Engineering/Processing
Food Microbiology/Safety
Food Toxicology
Nutritional/Food Biochemistry
Sensory Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Abbeville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a (4.0 GPA scale) at the undergraduate level from a regionally accredited college/university.
Submit a minimum score of 146 on the verbal and 140 on the quantitative portions of the GRE (if required). Together the combined score must be a minimum of 286. Some programs may require higher GRE scores. MBA students are required to attain a minimum GMAT score of 350.
Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.
Meet all program specific requirements.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Abbeville

United States

900 - 1400 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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