About the course

The Master of Science in Food Safety and Technology program prepares students to be food safety experts in the private sector and at federal and state health agencies. Students will gain a working knowledge of food microbiology, food packaging, food chemistry, food analysis, human nutrition, and food regulations. Graduates are prepared to enter the food safety industry or continue their studies in the pursuit of a Ph.D. in a food-related discipline.

　　A unique collaborative research program between Illinois Tech and the United Sates Food and Drug Administration?located on Illinois Tech's Moffett Campus?provides our master of science students with the opportunity for focused research interaction with FDA scientists. Thesis research provides students with a rich hands-on experience testing and discovering innovative food safety technologies, and redefining the safety of food through the study of diet-disease interactions in our clinical nutrition research center. Research results further the understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition, and health, and may influence the regulatory decisions of the FDA and other government agencies. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Chicago
Spring (January), 2024	Bedford Park
Summer (May), 2024	Chicago
Summer (May), 2024	Bedford Park
Fall (August), 2024	Chicago
Fall (August), 2024	Bedford Park
Spring (January), 2025	Chicago
Spring (January), 2025	Bedford Park
Summer (May), 2025	Chicago
Summer (May), 2025	Bedford Park
Fall (August), 2025	Chicago
Fall (August), 2025	Bedford Park
Spring (January), 2026	Bedford Park
Spring (January), 2026	Chicago
Summer (May), 2026	Chicago
Summer (May), 2026	Bedford Park

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Illinois Institute Of Technology - CEG

Admission to the graduate program normally requires a bachelor?s degree in chemistry, biology, food science, or chemical, agricultural, food, or environmental engineering, or a related field.

　　A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required, as well as a GRE score of 305 (verbal and quantitative). A TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), and 80 (internet) is required for international applicants.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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