Pullman,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Food Science in Pullman United States | Washington State University
Washington State University
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Pullman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,272
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The School of Food Science provides advanced degree programs for both doctoral and master's students in Food Science. This interdisciplinary field combines biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, nutrition, and related sciences to enhance food safety, innovate food products, and create efficient preservation techniques. The program focuses on food processing, chemistry, microbiology, sensory analysis, and specialized topics, with some classes offered jointly with the University of Idaho. Students explore various food production areas such as cereals, dairy, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, wines, and potatoes. Every student's academic path is customized according to their research focus, educational background, and guidance from their faculty advisor.
Joining Washington State University's Food Science graduate program means becoming part of a collaborative community committed to advancing food science research and scholarship.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
540 TOEFL Minimum score
75 TOEFLI Minimum score
6.5 IELTS Minimum score
Students with undergraduate majors in the food sciences, including chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, biology and biochemistry, may be well prepared for graduate work in Food Science. If your undergraduate degree is not directly related to food science, you may be eligible by strengthen your preparation through enrollment in additional courses before applying, or while pursuing your graduate degree. Undergraduate students who are pursuing studies not related to food science and who contemplate graduate work in food science should take as many courses in the basic physical and biological sciences as possible. Your graduate studies may be tailored for your individual background and needs.
The GRE is not required
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. If the transcripts are not in English, an unofficial copy of the transcript in the applicant's native language, along with its English translation, is acceptable. These transcripts should be uploaded through the online application. It is important to note that once the transcripts are submitted, they become part of the official Graduate School application file and cannot be returned or transferred. Foreign Credential and Transcript Evaluation is not required.
Applicants who attend school outside the United States or Canada should also include copies of mark sheets, grade reports, or examination results, along with degree certificates from all higher education institutions attended outside the United States or Canadaincluding English translations.
Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers. Once you submit your application, your references will be contacted automatically through the online application system and asked to submit an electronic recommendation form.
A Statement of Purpose, which also describes what area of research you are interested in or the faculty member you want to work with.
A Curriculum Vitae or Resume must be uploaded with your application.
Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a B grade or better.
75 TOEFLI Minimum score
6.5 IELTS Minimum score
Students with undergraduate majors in the food sciences, including chemistry, microbiology, nutrition, biology and biochemistry, may be well prepared for graduate work in Food Science. If your undergraduate degree is not directly related to food science, you may be eligible by strengthen your preparation through enrollment in additional courses before applying, or while pursuing your graduate degree. Undergraduate students who are pursuing studies not related to food science and who contemplate graduate work in food science should take as many courses in the basic physical and biological sciences as possible. Your graduate studies may be tailored for your individual background and needs.
The GRE is not required
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. If the transcripts are not in English, an unofficial copy of the transcript in the applicant's native language, along with its English translation, is acceptable. These transcripts should be uploaded through the online application. It is important to note that once the transcripts are submitted, they become part of the official Graduate School application file and cannot be returned or transferred. Foreign Credential and Transcript Evaluation is not required.
Applicants who attend school outside the United States or Canada should also include copies of mark sheets, grade reports, or examination results, along with degree certificates from all higher education institutions attended outside the United States or Canadaincluding English translations.
Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers. Once you submit your application, your references will be contacted automatically through the online application system and asked to submit an electronic recommendation form.
A Statement of Purpose, which also describes what area of research you are interested in or the faculty member you want to work with.
A Curriculum Vitae or Resume must be uploaded with your application.
Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a B grade or better.
Tuition
USD
29,272