Lubbock,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Food Science in Lubbock United States | Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
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Lubbock United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences provides a 30-credit non-thesis Master of Science program in food science, featuring specializations in food safety, food analysis/chemistry, food regulations, and agricultural product processing (with focus areas in meats, food, or feeds). This terminal degree program mandates an internship component.
Additionally, the department offers a thesis-based Master of Science in Food Science for students pursuing a non-terminal option. This graduate program focuses on scientific and technological principles across the entire food production chain, from harvest to distribution. It integrates principles from physical and biological sciences, economics, marketing, and engineering into areas like product innovation, food manufacturing, packaging, microbial safety, food protection, quality management, and supply chain operations. Research areas encompass food safety, security, processing techniques, microbiology, quality assessment, and product composition. Growing consumer expectations for nutritious, convenient, and high-quality food products generate diverse career paths in the food industry, including leadership roles, R&D positions, production oversight, quality assurance, supply chain management, and marketing. The program requires completion of 24 course credits plus 6 thesis credits.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International applicants must provide original language documents and English translations. If the documents are not provided in English, an official English translation of all transcripts/ individual semester mark sheets is required.
If admitted, the applicant will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores by the twelfth class day of the term to which the applicant is admitted.
Original or Certified Copies of All College and University Transcripts - Include mark sheets, examination results, etc. An official English translation is required. If the degree is not complete when the application is made, six semesters or three years of course work are required.
GRE Test. The department expects applicants to have a combined verbal and quantitative score of 297 (new testing method) or 1000 (old testing method) and a writing score of 3.5 or higher although TTU has a holistic admissions policy that evaluates candidates on many factors and not just GRE scores, GPA, or any other factor. Currently, due to COVID-19, GRE scores are temporarily waived.
Statement of short- and long-term goals. (writing sample)
CV/Resume.
Three letters of recommendation.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version
If admitted, the applicant will be required to submit official transcripts, diplomas/degree certificates, and test scores by the twelfth class day of the term to which the applicant is admitted.
Original or Certified Copies of All College and University Transcripts - Include mark sheets, examination results, etc. An official English translation is required. If the degree is not complete when the application is made, six semesters or three years of course work are required.
GRE Test. The department expects applicants to have a combined verbal and quantitative score of 297 (new testing method) or 1000 (old testing method) and a writing score of 3.5 or higher although TTU has a holistic admissions policy that evaluates candidates on many factors and not just GRE scores, GPA, or any other factor. Currently, due to COVID-19, GRE scores are temporarily waived.
Statement of short- and long-term goals. (writing sample)
CV/Resume.
Three letters of recommendation.
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version
Tuition
USD
16,180