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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Food Science and Nutrition

Location

Mies (Main) Campus, Chicago, United States
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Tuitionfee

118,512 USDTuition Fee/year

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Main Subject Area

Food ScienceMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Nutrition is awarded in recognition of mastery in food science and nutrition, and upon demonstration of an ability to make substantial creative contributions to the advancement in knowledge in food safety, food science, or nutrition. A unique collaborative research program between Illinois Tech and the United States Food and Drug Administration—located on Illinois Tech's Moffett Campus—provides our Ph.D. students with the opportunity for focused research interaction with FDA scientists as they pursue their degree. The recipients of the doctoral degree will be capable of continuing independent efforts toward the advancement of scientific knowledge in food-related and pharmaceutical business, academia, and government agencies.

Program overview

Main Subject

Food Science

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science and Nutrition is awarded in recognition of mastery in food science and nutrition, and upon demonstration of an ability to make substantial creative contributions to the advancement in knowledge in food safety, food science, or nutrition. A unique collaborative research program between Illinois Tech and the United States Food and Drug Administration—located on Illinois Tech's Moffett Campus—provides our Ph.D. students with the opportunity for focused research interaction with FDA scientists as they pursue their degree. The recipients of the doctoral degree will be capable of continuing independent efforts toward the advancement of scientific knowledge in food-related and pharmaceutical business, academia, and government agencies.

Admission requirements

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An applicant must hold a master of science degree in microbiology; chemistry; biology; food science; nutrition; chemical, agricultural, food, or environmental engineering; or a related field. The applicant should meet all entrance requirements of the university's Graduate College, plus minimum cumulative undergraduate and graduate GPAs of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; a GRE score of at least 304 (combined quantitative and verbal); and a TOEFL score of at least 80/515 (internet/paper-based) for international applicants. Please note that meeting the minimum GPA and test score requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
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118,512 USD
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118,512 USD
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