Master of Food Science
- Coeur d'Alene, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Food Science at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Food Science can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Academic
- Industry or government researcher
- Educator
- Professor
- Medicine
Curriculum
- The page lists food science as a PhD option with courses
- A comprehensive exam and a thesis but gives no separate detail.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Four years of study (120 semester credits)
- Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits
- A 3.0 post-graduate degree
- Or faculty support letter)
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose and CV
- GRE where the programme requires it
- Proof of funds for the I-20
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 58
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the degree page and international deadlines: Fall
- Spring
- Summer (a programme's own date takes precedence). Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD non-refundable fee. Upload transcripts
- English proof (the applicable IELTS score
- Duolingo 115
- TOEFL
- PTE 58)
- Recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- CV and any GRE or portfolio the programme asks for. The department reviews
- Then the College of Graduate Studies decides. After admission
- Give financial documentation for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,561 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Coeur d'Alene campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agricultural and Life Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Scholarships
International graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic.
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The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,561 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,428 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21), IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 58.
International graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic.