About the course

Advanced studies in food science (general) provide a broader, more varied education than is possible in the other concentrations. Students who select this concentration should have some previous experience in food science and technology. Students in food science (general) are expected to take courses in food chemistry, food engineering and processing, food microbiology, nutrition, and food marketing as well as in the supporting disciplines and commodity areas in their special interests. The many active research programs in food science and technology provide excellent opportunities and facilities for research in engineering aspects of food processing, packaging, and storage, measurement of the physical properties of foods, unit operations, food rheology and texture, process engineering, dehydration, concentration, evaluation of changes in nutrient content of foods during processing and storage, protein and enzyme technology, food fabrication, product and process development, packaging, development of new ingredients, functional properties of food components, meat (animal, avian) handling and processing, and specific research on various food commodities. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Winter (January), 2025	Ithaca
Spring (January), 2025	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca
Spring (January), 2026	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

Statement of purpose: Must include career/professional goals, research and/or academic

　　interests, applicable experience (research skills, internships, etc.) as it relates to your

　　research/academic interests, and the names of faculty with research programs of interest.

　　Resume

　　Unofficial transcripts: Please do not have your University mail official transcripts. You may scan

　　and submit your official transcripts electronically or upload another electronic version of your

　　transcripts.

　　2-3 letters of recommendation.

　　GRE scores: Scores are self-reported in the application. You must also request ETS to send official

　　scores (college code – 2098, department code – 0107)

　　IELT scores: The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS. Graduate School TOEFL iBT score

　　requirements are: 20 Writing, 15 Listening, 20 Reading, 22 Speaking.

　　GRE scores: 153-160 verbal, 155-166 quantitative, 3.5-4.5 analytical/writing

　　We do not have a minimum GPA requirement but look for strong performance in science courses (mainly A’s and B’s) in addition to approximately 15 credit hours of college-level science

　　coursework.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 77.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cornell University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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