East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Human Nutrition- Food Processing and Quality Enhancement in East Lansing United States | Michigan State University
Michigan State University
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East Lansing United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our mission is to enhance the quality, safety, nutritional content, and market appeal of meat, produce, dairy, and grain products. For instance, we focus on boosting meat production efficiency through optimized nutrition and hormone management for livestock growth. Our research examines muscle structure, composition, and metabolism to understand their impact on food quality. We also explore ways to repurpose underused materials, including by-products from meat and dairy processing. A current initiative involves creating protein films from whey protein isolates and concentrates, which are surplus materials from cheese production. Additionally, we investigate how food biochemistry and physical traits affect product quality and safety. This includes analyzing meat and grain proteins to understand their role in processed foods. We're also researching protein gelation and emulsification, key processes in food manufacturing. Collaborative efforts with Michigan's cherry industry aim to innovate products and find new applications for cherries, such as studying their antioxidant properties. This work helps create broader opportunities for Michigan's agricultural sector.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Students admitted into our graduate program have at least a 3.0 GPA in undergraduate work or an appropriate MS program, Competitive Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores (50th percentile for verbal and quantitative, and 3.5 or above for analytical).
Transcripts
Statement of Purpose (Your past, present, and future experience/plans in Food Science & Human Nutrition. Some information may be presented as a CV.)
GRE General Score
(ETS codes: 1465 for MSU)
TOEFL Score (International Applicants)
Additional Information:
We accept photocopies of test scores in order to review applications, but we must receive official scores sent from the testing center, for students who receive an offer of admission to be admitted.
International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to take either the TOEFL in order to have their application reviewed.
We must have official transcripts from every university or college that you have ever attended. International applicants must include official transcripts translated into English. The official transcript should come from the degree granting University in a sealed stamped envelope. Please send to the Food Science & Human Nutrition Department.
If graduated with a degree, we also need a certification of graduation or degree granting diploma.
Students admitted into our graduate program have at least a 3.0 GPA in undergraduate work or an appropriate MS program, Competitive Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores (50th percentile for verbal and quantitative, and 3.5 or above for analytical).
Transcripts
Statement of Purpose (Your past, present, and future experience/plans in Food Science & Human Nutrition. Some information may be presented as a CV.)
GRE General Score
(ETS codes: 1465 for MSU)
TOEFL Score (International Applicants)
Additional Information:
We accept photocopies of test scores in order to review applications, but we must receive official scores sent from the testing center, for students who receive an offer of admission to be admitted.
International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to take either the TOEFL in order to have their application reviewed.
We must have official transcripts from every university or college that you have ever attended. International applicants must include official transcripts translated into English. The official transcript should come from the degree granting University in a sealed stamped envelope. Please send to the Food Science & Human Nutrition Department.
If graduated with a degree, we also need a certification of graduation or degree granting diploma.
Tuition
USD
30,663