Food Science and Human Nutrition
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Degrees offered
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M.S., Ph.D. |
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Faculty working with students
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10 |
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Students
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26 |
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Students receiving assistantships or
scholarships
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80% |
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Priority deadline
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Fall - January 10 |
| Spring - July 1 | |
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Campuses
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Pullman |
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Test required
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GRE |
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International test
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TOEFL or IELTS |
Admission Requirements
The application process has two main parts: 1)
applying on-line to the Graduate School and
submitting all required materials, including
official transcripts, TOEFL scores and fees; and
2) applying to the Department of Food Science and
Human Nutrition by sending in remaining
documents: resume, three letters of
recommendation (one from the major advisor),
letter of interest, and copies of GRE, TOEFL or
IELTS scores (if applicable). I will download
your application, official transcripts and any
scores you sent to the Graduate School. A
master's degree that demonstrates the ability to
conduct and report research is normally required.
Exceptions will be made for students with
outstanding academic records and demonstrated
research abilities.
Program Description
The M.S. in Food Science is a research and thesis
degree which prepares students to pursue basic
and applied research, a Ph.D. degree, or a
position in the food industry, regulatory
agencies or research laboratories. The M.S.
requires 21 minimum credit hours of 300, 400, and
500-level graded course work beyond a bachelor's
degree and a defense.
The Ph.D. in Food Science requires 34 minimum credit hours of 300, 400, and 500-level graded coursework., passing written qualifying and oral preliminary exams, and successfully defending dissertation research. Doctoral candidates are encouraged to take courses in a supporting discipline such as analytical chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, or business, and are responsible for knowledge in that field, as well as in food science (food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering, food processing, and food sensory evaluation).
Other graduate research opportunities are available at WSU's Creamery 'Ferdinands' where on-going research on ice cream and cheese occurs, including the world renowned 'Cougar Gold' cheese, and the University's Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center in Prosser, WA, which lies within the heart of Washington's expanding food processing and wine industries.
Faculty Interests and Course Details