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Master of Food Safety and Technology

Chicago, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Science in Food Safety and Technology at Illinois Tech: food safety, Quality, Nutrition and product development.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply scientific concepts and methods. Design or evaluate investigations. Analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence. Use laboratory or computational tools appropriately. Communicate scientific findings clearly and ethically.

Career outcomes

Research Scientist
Laboratory Analyst
Research Assistant
Quality Specialist
Scientific Officer

Curriculum

Hands-on learning with government and industry scientists in laboratory facilities
Preparing students for roles in processing
Quality
Nutrition
Safety and product development. Example courses: Food Microbiology Lab
Food Product Development
And HACCP Planning and Implementation.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry requirements. Prepare undergraduate transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a curriculum vitae and supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,575 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Mies Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering, Applied Science, And Health
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.