Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 120 months
- students must complete degree requirements within 10 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, National *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.*
- Apply before Dec 2026, International *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.*
- Apply before Mar 2027, National *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.*
- Apply before May 2027, National *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.*
- Apply before Dec 2026, International *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.*
- Apply before Mar 2027, International *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.*
- Apply before Jun 2027, National *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.*
- Apply before Jul 2027, International *This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.*
Language
English
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Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Raleigh, United States
Disciplines
Food Science
Overview
The mission of the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences at North Carolina State University is to foster and provide premier research, education and outreach efforts in food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences to improve the quality of lives throughout North Carolina, the United States and the world.
Our faculty are routinely recognized for their research achievements and teaching accomplishments. Under their mentoring, Ph.D. students publish in prestigious peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
Career Pathways
A Ph.D. in Food Science can prepare you for a career as a:
- Flavor chemist
- Food microbiologist
- Food chemist
- Food processing specialist
- Food engineer
- Sensory scientist
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sensory Analysis of Foods
- Thermal Processing of Foods
- Food Safety and Public Health
- Fermentation Microbiology
- Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism
- Exercise Nutrition
- Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
- Quality Control in Food and Bioprocessing
- Food Packaging
- Post-Harvest Food Safety
- Food Safety Management Systems
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
OR 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Students accepted will typically have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science or the equivalent. Graduates of other majors may be admitted but will have additional course requirements.
We evaluate the entire application for each student, including their GPA, personal statement, recommendation letters, and relevant experience (e.g., internships, research, volunteer or paid work, etc.). A completed application consists of:
- A personal statement
- A transcript from each university attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- A resume or CV
- English proficiency scores (non-US citizen applicants)
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents: 17,704 AUD / year ≈ 12,607 USD / year
Out-of-State
17,704 AUD / year ≈ 12,607 USD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
In-State: 5,742 AUD / year ≈ 4,089 USD / year
Living costs
Raleigh
United States
1,524-2,602 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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