Fargo,
ND,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Public Health - Food Safety in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
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Fargo United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,638
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
NDSU's Food Safety education initiative launched in 2001 to address growing demands for food safety specialists across government, industry, and academic sectors. The program brings together graduate faculty from various colleges at NDSU, offering diverse expertise in microbiology, communication, public health, nutrition, and plant sciences. With today's increasingly interconnected and sophisticated food networks, public health experts must actively collaborate with consumers and food sector professionals - from farmers to food service workers. Key objectives include tracking and preventing foodborne illnesses, implementing critical regulations, and educating communities about proper food handling. These goals are pursued through cutting-edge approaches in molecular microbiology, biotechnology, risk analysis, hygiene standards, food safety legislation, and surveillance systems. The MPH degree with a Food Safety concentration at NDSU equips students with essential competencies to serve as crucial protectors of public health and food supply integrity. The program offers customizable coursework, allowing students to select at least two electives aligned with their career aspirations. Potential focus areas encompass disease identification, food system contamination prevention, health policy development, and crisis management for emerging food safety risks. All these specialized studies complement the MPH core curriculum and food safety concentration requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completion of the online application form and payment of the application fee.
A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (for U.S. degrees, accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting associations: MSA, NASC, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, SACS-CC or WACS-Sr.).
An undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Undergraduate coursework in fields related to public health should generally exceed a GPA of 3.00.
No entrance exam is required (e.g. GRE). It is an optional item you can submit if you choose.
All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency Requirement has been met. The English Proficiency Requirement will not be waived for any reason. This requirement may be satisfied in any of the following ways:
A bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized institution in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, or English Speaking Canada,
An overall minimum band score of 6.5 on the Academic Module IELTS,
A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The expected minimum score is 233 for the computer-based test, 90 for the Internet-based test, and 577 for the paper-based test.
Successful completion of English Language Service (ELS) Language Center's Intensive Level 112.
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation
Written Statement of Purpose and Goals applicants must submit a one to two page, written narrative describing their education and skill set, relevant work experience, and current professional career goals. Applicants are expected to comment on their plans to use their education and training in public health in their future career. In addition, the application should highlight any personal qualities, characteristics and abilities they believe will enable them to be successful in achieving their professional career goals..
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Official post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended (transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions to NDSU)
Admissions Tests (as applicable) scores must be sent by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to NDSU. The institution code for the GRE and TOEFL for North Dakota State University is 6474 and Centralized Application Service for Public Health Programs (SOPHAS) Code 4770.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who the applicant feels are most qualified to evaluate their academic achievement, clinical, public health or other professional experiences, or leadership potential in public health.
A baccalaureate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university (for U.S. degrees, accreditation by one of the six regional accrediting associations: MSA, NASC, NCA, NEASC-CIHE, SACS-CC or WACS-Sr.).
An undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Undergraduate coursework in fields related to public health should generally exceed a GPA of 3.00.
No entrance exam is required (e.g. GRE). It is an optional item you can submit if you choose.
All graduate applicants must demonstrate academic-level proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission. This requirement must be met by all applicants, regardless of citizenship, residency, or nation of birth. No applicants will be considered for admission until the English Language Proficiency Requirement has been met. The English Proficiency Requirement will not be waived for any reason. This requirement may be satisfied in any of the following ways:
A bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized institution in the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Jamaica, Australia, New Zealand, or English Speaking Canada,
An overall minimum band score of 6.5 on the Academic Module IELTS,
A satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The expected minimum score is 233 for the computer-based test, 90 for the Internet-based test, and 577 for the paper-based test.
Successful completion of English Language Service (ELS) Language Center's Intensive Level 112.
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation
Written Statement of Purpose and Goals applicants must submit a one to two page, written narrative describing their education and skill set, relevant work experience, and current professional career goals. Applicants are expected to comment on their plans to use their education and training in public health in their future career. In addition, the application should highlight any personal qualities, characteristics and abilities they believe will enable them to be successful in achieving their professional career goals..
Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Official post-secondary academic transcripts from all institutions attended (transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions to NDSU)
Admissions Tests (as applicable) scores must be sent by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to NDSU. The institution code for the GRE and TOEFL for North Dakota State University is 6474 and Centralized Application Service for Public Health Programs (SOPHAS) Code 4770.
Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who the applicant feels are most qualified to evaluate their academic achievement, clinical, public health or other professional experiences, or leadership potential in public health.
Tuition
USD
27,638