MSc in Food Science - Fruit and Vegetable Post Harvest Physiology and Processing in Stillwater United States | Oklahoma State University

The interdisciplinary Master of Science in food science program provides multiple specialization options for students. Obtaining this advanced degree creates pathways to rewarding careers in the dynamic and expanding food sector. Our graduate curriculum draws on the knowledge of faculty across various departments, allowing students to design a personalized study plan aligned with their professional aspirations.

Our program aims to support Oklahoma's agricultural producers and food processors in delivering wholesome, flavorful, and accessible food products to consumers worldwide.



Research focus areas:

Examining nutritional compounds in novel crop varieties such as peppers, sage, and oregano, while creating comprehensive systems for cultivation, harvest, post-harvest management, and processing
Extracting capsaicinoids from pepper varieties
Isolating and applying thujone/camphor from sage and thymol/carvacrol from oregano
Studying pecan opalescence causes and developing prevention methods
Advancing x-ray applications for non-invasive pecan quality assessment
Automating watermelon harvesting for lycopene extraction