Program Description
The Food Science Graduate Program is a research-oriented, basic science program offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Graduates are well versed in the primary disciplines of biology, chemistry and engineering as they apply to food systems and receive specialized training in their area of expertise. The program includes a significant number of part-time students and most graduate courses are offered after 4:30 p.m. to accommodate these students.
A significant number of the 100 major food companies in the United States have headquarters, manufacturing, or research facilities in New Jersey. This gives students the unique advantage of being able to interact with one of the most important segments of the manufacturing sector in the state.
Degree Types
- M.S. (Master of Science)
- Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Campus Locations
Cook/Douglass Campus - New Brunswick
Admission Deadlines
Fall
The fall semester application deadline is December 15 of the prior year for Non-degree, MS and Ph.D. students.
| Application Type | US Applicants | Non-US Applicants | Merit-Based Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | December, 15 | December, 15 | December, 15 |
| MS | December, 15 | December, 15 | December, 15 |
Spring
Spring semester application deadline is June 15 of the prior year for Non-degree, MS and Ph.D. students.
| Application Type | US Applicants | Non-US Applicants | Merit-Based Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | June, 15 | June, 15 | June, 15 |
| MS | June, 15 | June, 15 | June, 15 |