Program Overview
The Food Technology at The University of Georgia is a MSc programme in United States. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: MSc
- Language: English
- Duration: 24 months
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from The University of Georgia opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
33 Semester Hours Required (6 hours required, 12 hours from Area courses, plus 15 hours of elective courses)
| Required Courses FDST 7007E – Directed Project in Food Science (3 sem hrs) FDST 7020E – Integration of Multidisciplinary Topics in Foods (3 sem hrs) |
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| Area Courses |
| Processing (Select 1 course) FDST 7010E – Food Formulation and Preservation (3 hours) FDST 7080E – Contemporary Advances and Issues in Food Packaging Technology (3 sem hrs) FDST 7130E – Shelf Life of Packaged Foods and Beverages (3 sem hrs) |
| Microbiology (Select 1 course) FDST 7060E – Microbial Hazards in Food: Assessment and Control (3 sem hrs) FDST 7110E – Food Safety Programs (3 sem hrs) FDST 7120E – Food Fermentation Technology (3 sem hrs) |
| Chemistry (Select 1 course) FDST 7030E – Food Biochemical Reactions (3 sem hrs) FDST 7070E – Functional Foods (3 sem hrs) FDST 7150E – Food Ingredients and Function (3 sem hrs) |
| Product Development, Food Regulation (Select 1 course) FDST 7100E – Culinary Essentials for the Food Scientist and Technologist (3 sem hrs) FDST 7140E – Food Regulation and Policy (3 sem hrs) FDST 7160E – Sensory Analysis for Food Professionals (3 sem hrs) FDST 7180E – Marketing of Value-Added Foods (3 sem hrs) FDST 7250E – Food Product Development (3 sem hrs) |
| Electives (Select 5 courses) Select from any courses in either Processing, Microbiology, Chemistry, Product Development, Food Regulation areas. |
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.5 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).
- Application for admission
- Application-processing fee
- Transcripts
- Entrance test scores
- Letters of recommendation
- Certification of finances forms (international applicants)
- Any supplemental material required by the department
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 45688 (International); USD 4776.0 (National)
USD 45688 (International); USD 4776.0 (National)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Georgia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Athens, United States
University of Georgia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-07-01
- Start Date 2018-08-13
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 6