Overview

Features

Graduate work leading to the Ph.D. degree in Food Science at Pennsylvania State University is directed toward a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to teaching and research relevant to processing and manufacture of value-added foods from agricultural commodities.

Through integration of the disciplines of chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and nutrition, students learn to ensure that consumers can make healthful choices from an abundant supply of affordable, safe, nutritious, and appealing foods.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Flavor Chemistry
Advanced Food Microbiology
Carbohydrate Hydrocolloids
Enzymes in Food
Food Physical Chemistry
Sensometrics - Applied Multivariate Analysis in Sensory & Food Science
Consumer Insights
Microbial Genomic Epidemiology
Food Defense: Prevention Planning for Food Processors
Culture Based Analysis of Microorganisms
Microbial Physiology of Foodborne Organisms

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

24 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Food Science View 44 other PhDs in Food Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average (on a 4.00 scale) will be considered for admission to the program. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the program.
Best preparation for graduate work in Food Science is the completion of an undergraduate degree in food science, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology, or other related areas.
The undergraduate program must include calculus, organic chemistry, microbiology, and general physics. Students may be provisionally admitted with deficiencies but are required to make them up without degree credit.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46800 USD / full

≈ 46800 USD / full
Out-of-State

46800 USD / full

≈ 46800 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

25968 USD / full

≈ 25968 USD / full

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 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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