Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Sciences - Food Science in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Food Science program provides outstanding prospects for graduate-level studies and research, preparing students for careers in academia or the food industry. Graduate candidates gain in-depth knowledge in areas like food processing, innovation in product development, and food safety protocols. This interdisciplinary program is overseen by the Department of Dairy and Food Science but also incorporates fields such as animal science, cereal processing, and agricultural & biosystems engineering.
Student Learning Objectives
Display comprehensive understanding of food science concepts at a doctoral level.
Develop strong presentation and communication abilities, encompassing thesis and scientific paper composition, poster and verbal presentation techniques, and proposal drafting expertise.
Acquire research proficiency for scientific investigation and critical analysis of existing literature.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE Not required
TOEFL 79-80 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 8.5
IELTS 6.5
At least two letters of reference and a personal statement that includes a description of the applicants involvement in research the applicants research interest and career goals will be required
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE Not required
TOEFL 79-80 Internet-based
TOEFL Essentials 8.5
IELTS 6.5
At least two letters of reference and a personal statement that includes a description of the applicants involvement in research the applicants research interest and career goals will be required
Tuition
USD
11,212