M.S. in Food Science 24 months Postgraduate Program By University of Idaho |Top Universities

M.S. in Food Science

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Hospitality and Leisure ManagementMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Study Level

Masters

Food before it hits the marketplace. The food and beverage industry - the largest manufacturing industry in the United States — relies on food scientists to create new foods, improve food safety and quality, design safer and efficient food processes, and much more. In this program, you will gain the advanced technical knowledge and independent research skills to create your own food innovations. You will delve into the microbiology and chemistry of food products, study the science of sensory evaluation, and design and conduct experiments that test product quality under various processing conditions, such as high pressure and/or cold temperatures. Much of your experience will take place in food science labs, where you could investigate food borne pathogens, collect taste-sensory data, and examine the processing and packaging of fruit, vegetable, meat, dairy and cereal products. With this degree, you could become a/an: Product developer Research scientist Food plant operations manager Food safety specialist

Program overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Study Level

Masters

Food before it hits the marketplace. The food and beverage industry - the largest manufacturing industry in the United States — relies on food scientists to create new foods, improve food safety and quality, design safer and efficient food processes, and much more. In this program, you will gain the advanced technical knowledge and independent research skills to create your own food innovations. You will delve into the microbiology and chemistry of food products, study the science of sensory evaluation, and design and conduct experiments that test product quality under various processing conditions, such as high pressure and/or cold temperatures. Much of your experience will take place in food science labs, where you could investigate food borne pathogens, collect taste-sensory data, and examine the processing and packaging of fruit, vegetable, meat, dairy and cereal products. With this degree, you could become a/an: Product developer Research scientist Food plant operations manager Food safety specialist

Admission requirements

6+

Tuition fee and scholarships

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