East Lansing,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Packaging 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
The School of Packaging provides advanced degree programs culminating in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy qualifications in packaging. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment support specialized research in diverse fields including distribution-related product/package damage, packaging material barrier properties, quality maintenance and shelf-life extension of packaged goods, structural characteristics of packaging materials, healthcare packaging solutions, automated identification technologies, supply chain logistics, sustainable packaging and material recycling, user-centered packaging design, as well as system development and enhancement. The curriculum and research opportunities are adaptable, tailored to accommodate each student's academic and professional objectives.
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.
Completed a master's degree program in packaging, or in a related science or engineering area, for which a thesis was required, or a completed bachelor's degree in packaging or related science or engineering area with significant intensive research experience such as having peer-reviewed journal publications as the main author, or conducting several semesters of research work.
A gradepoint average of at least 3.4 for the bachelor's or master's degree program.
Acceptable scores on the GRE General Test.
Have a School of Packaging faculty member willing to serve as the student's major advisor.
Request the registrar of each college or university attended to mail all records of any previous schooling (mark sheets, transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc.) directly to the MSU Office of Admissions or the MSU School of Packaging Graduate Secretary. These records must show courses taken and grades earned and must be translated into English if the original records are in another language. These documents must arrive in an envelope sealed by the issuing university. Documents issued to students are not acceptable. If the transcript does not indicate that the degree has been awarded, a copy of the diploma is also required. If the degree has not yet been completed, this document must be provided at a later time.
Admission to a graduate program requires completion of a level of education comparable/equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. Normally, Michigan State University does not accept three-year bachelor's degrees, diplomas or certificates as comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. Exceptions are made by the Office of Admissions in the case of Indian students who have earned both three-year bachelor's degrees and two-year master's degrees.
Three (3) letters of recommendation
You will receive an email providing a link for references to upload their letters to your application portal once your application fee has been paid and online application has been submitted. Please be sure to forward this information to your references.
Choose letter writers who know you well academically and/or professionally and can speak to your potential suitability for graduate school.
Official Graduate Record of Examination (GRE) Scores
Please request that ETS send your scores to MSU electronically. MSU code is 1465 and there is no subject code for Packaging, use the code for other.
Completed a master's degree program in packaging, or in a related science or engineering area, for which a thesis was required, or a completed bachelor's degree in packaging or related science or engineering area with significant intensive research experience such as having peer-reviewed journal publications as the main author, or conducting several semesters of research work.
A gradepoint average of at least 3.4 for the bachelor's or master's degree program.
Acceptable scores on the GRE General Test.
Have a School of Packaging faculty member willing to serve as the student's major advisor.
Request the registrar of each college or university attended to mail all records of any previous schooling (mark sheets, transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc.) directly to the MSU Office of Admissions or the MSU School of Packaging Graduate Secretary. These records must show courses taken and grades earned and must be translated into English if the original records are in another language. These documents must arrive in an envelope sealed by the issuing university. Documents issued to students are not acceptable. If the transcript does not indicate that the degree has been awarded, a copy of the diploma is also required. If the degree has not yet been completed, this document must be provided at a later time.
Admission to a graduate program requires completion of a level of education comparable/equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. Normally, Michigan State University does not accept three-year bachelor's degrees, diplomas or certificates as comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree. Exceptions are made by the Office of Admissions in the case of Indian students who have earned both three-year bachelor's degrees and two-year master's degrees.
Three (3) letters of recommendation
You will receive an email providing a link for references to upload their letters to your application portal once your application fee has been paid and online application has been submitted. Please be sure to forward this information to your references.
Choose letter writers who know you well academically and/or professionally and can speak to your potential suitability for graduate school.
Official Graduate Record of Examination (GRE) Scores
Please request that ETS send your scores to MSU electronically. MSU code is 1465 and there is no subject code for Packaging, use the code for other.
Tuition
USD
30,663