Program Overview
The Food Process Engineering (Professional at Illinois Institute of Technology is a Master programme in Engineering, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Food Process Engineering (Professional programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 16,800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Chicago, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Process Engineering (Professional programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- NUTRITION, METABOLISM AND HEALTH
- RESEARCH PROJECT: DESIGN, DELIVERY AND DISSEMINATION
- FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY
- FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
- FOOD MICROBIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA 3.0/4.0
- GRE of 1100 (verbal and quantitative); Master of Science, Food Safety and Technology or Food Process Engineering (Thesis)
- 950 for Master of Food Safety and Technology, Master of Food Safety and Technology with Specialization in Business and Master of Food Processing Engineering (Non-Thesis)
- TOEFL of 550 (paper); 213 (computer); 80 (Internet)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 16,800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 16,800 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Illinois Institute of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-01-18
- Start Date 2018-05-22
- Language English