Food Science & Technology: Teaching Programs: Graduate Program
Prospective Students
Graduate Coordinator:
- Application
- Graduate Student Guide
- Faculty Cooperation
- Financial Assistance
- Life in Athens
- Driving Directions
- After Graduation
Application
Interested students with a relevant academic background should apply to both the Graduate Admissions office and the Department of Food Science & Technology. Part of your materials should be sent to the Graduate Admissions office and part to the Department of Food Science & Technology.
Materials for Graduate Admissions Office
- Application form submitted online
- $50 application/processing fee (non-refundable)
- Two official transcripts/academic records from each institution attended
- Official test scores submitted from the testing agency directly to the Graduate Admissions office
- Additional materials required of international students
Materials for Department of Food Science & Technology
- Three official letters of recommendation (sent by referees)
- Statement of purpose - Brief description of food science interests and desired area of focus
Graduate Student Guide
The Graduate Student Guide of the Department of Food Science and Technology contains information useful to prospective students as well as enrolled students. Departmental policies and degree requirements are explained in detail.
Faculty Cooperation
Research opportunities and instruction in the Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia are provided by faculty based at two locations. One group is housed in the Food Science Building in the University's Science Center complex on the Athens campus. Some graduate students opt to conduct the research portion of their degree requirements working with a second group of departmental faculty at the Experiment Station in Griffin, Georgia approximately 35 miles south of Atlanta. Personnel
topFinancial Assistance
Funds for the support of graduate students come from a variety of state and federal government sources, food and allied industries, and private foundations. Assistantships are awarded by individual faculty members or by the Department to qualified candidates. Non-resident fees are waived for out-of-state students receiving financial assistance for at least 1/3 time service to the Department. In addition, scholarships are available on a competitive basis through the University, College of Agricultural and Environment Sciences, the Institute of Food Technologists and other scientific professional societies. Since these competitive awards are usually made prior to the beginning of an academic year, interested individuals should contact the Department and plan accordingly.
- Graduate School deadline for applicants seeking assistantship consideration through Graduate School funding and competition -- Deadline: All general application admission materials must be received in the Office of Graduate Admissions by January 1. Applicants must be admitted as prospective degree candidates by February 15. These assistantships are highly competitive.
- Departmental deadlines for admission and consideration for assisantship from departmental sources of funding -- Deadlines:
| Semester | Domestic Applicants | Foreign Applicants |
| Fall | July 1 | April 15 |
| Spring | November 15 | October 15 |
| May and Extended Summer Session | April 1 | — |
| Summer | May 1 | February 15 |
Life in Athens
topDriving Directions
topAfter Graduation
M.S. and Ph.D graduates of the Food Science program have gone on to work, live, and study in a variety of places. FST graduates work in the food industry as quality control specialists, product development scientists, and process development engineers. Others work in governmental agencies such as the USDA or FDA to maintain the safety of our food supply and to ensure economic development in the U.S. Some choose to work in universities and colleges, where they train students and conduct basic research in food science. Many students opt for graduate study, as excellent opportunities are open to food scientists with advanced degrees.Partial List of Past Employers of Alumni Include:
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