Master of Science [M.S] (Food Science)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$32,018/Yr
$32,018 /Yr
- The department's professional activities include teaching, research, and extension functions. The program provides an educational, research, and informational center in food science for North Carolina and the nation. The department also houses two research centers, the Southeast Dairy Foods Research Center and the Center for Advanced Processing and Packaging Studies. Course offerings and research opportunities are available in the following areas: chemistry-biochemistry, engineering, microbiology, nutrition, and processing technology. The strategic directions of the faculty and staff are in the areas of food safety and foodborne disease prevention; food manufacturing and entrepreneurship; instructional innovation and effectiveness; and, foods for health and well-being.
- NC State’s program attracts students from a variety of academic backgrounds, including those with degrees in agricultural science, biochemistry, and engineering. NC State offers a non-thesis and a thesis degree option. Admission to either degree option is limited by faculty time commitments and financial resources.
- M.S. in Food Science – Thesis
- General knowledge of food science and related disciplines allows graduates to conduct, analyze, and communicate research in academic or industry settings. Courses include chemistry, engineering, microbiology, processing, nutrition, and sensory analysis.
- Master of Food Science – Non-Thesis
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This 36 credit hour, the non-thesis option provides graduates with the skills to communicate core product and quality concepts in an industry setting. The curriculum emphasizes food product development and food safety. It also develops an understanding of the business structure, as well as organizational, teamwork, and communication skills.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline for Fall 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $32018 (USD 32018) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $8916 (USD 8916) |
Food | $4983 (USD 4983) |
Personal/Travel Expenses | $4128 (USD 4128) |
Books and supply | $869 (USD 869) |
Compulsory Fees | $8916 (USD 8916) |
International differential fee | $5316 (USD 5316) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $3731 (USD 3731) |
Total Cost | $36859 (USD 36859) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $29690 (USD 29690) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- The Student should be a graduate of an accredited program in food science or the equivalent.
- A 3.0 overall undergraduate grade point average.
- Submission of IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores is required.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | Scholarship per student$ 500/Yr$500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
R&D Systems Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,500/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS Connect Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,000/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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