33 hours

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following:

- Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International. - Select Campus – Online - Select Intended Program – MFT, Food Technology (Food Science and Technology) [MFT_FTEC_ONL] - Résumé or curriculum vita – Submit online to the Graduate School. - Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-two page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of intent should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the program. - Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.

- Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. Preferably at least two of them are from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program of study. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.

Domestic Applications:

- Fall: July 1 – While applications received prior to April 1 receive priority consideration, the program will review all competitive applications received before July 1. - Spring: November 15 - Summer: May 1

International Applications:

- Fall: April 15 - Spring: October 15 - Summer: February 15 - International Applicants – must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

FDST 7007E

Directed Project in Food Science

3

FDST 7020E

Integration of Multidisciplinary Topics in Foods

3

Processing

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

FDST 7010E

Food Formulation and Preservation

3

FDST 7080E

Contemporary Advances and Issues in Food Packaging Technology

3

FDST 7130E

Shelf Life of Packaged Foods and Beverages

3

Microbiology

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

FDST 7060E

Microbial Hazards in Food: Assessment and Control

3

FDST 7110E

Food Safety Programs

3

FDST 7120E

Food Fermentation Technology

3

Chemistry

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

FDST 7030E

Food Biochemical Reactions

3

FDST 7070E

Functional Foods

3

FDST 7150E

Food Ingredients and Function

3

Product Development, Food Regulation

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

FDST 7100E

Culinary Essentials for the Food Scientist and Technologist

3

FDST 7140E

Food Regulation and Policy

3

FDST 7160E

Sensory Evaluation for Food Professionals

3

FDST 7180E

Marketing of Value-Added Foods

3

FDST 7250E

Food Product Development

3

Choose 5 course(s) from the following:

Any courses in either Processing, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Product Development, Food Regulation areas.

Students must have access to a computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux) and high-speed internet access. Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required.

Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Program graduates accept jobs such as Research & Development Director/Innovation, Manager of Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Auditor, Executive R&D Chef, Senior Process Engineer, Manager of Ingredients, or Manager of Sales.

Other programs in the UGA Department of Food Science and Technology: - Food Science MS - Food Science PhD