Graduate Programs
Pursue your Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Food Science.
The Penn State Department of Food Science has one of the nation’s leading graduate programs. Our research and education programs integrate chemistry, microbiology, engineering, nutrition, and social science to prepare qualified graduates for careers as leaders in industry, government, and academia.
Course requirements, exam and thesis information, financial aid, research, application instructions, and more for the Master’s Degree (M.S.) program
Requirements, exam and thesis defense information, committee information, and more for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program
Get information on the Online Graduate Certificate Program In Sensory and Consumer Science.
Information every graduate student will need—assistantships, teaching requirements, thesis research seminar, English proficiency testing, and more
Information on assistantships, scholarships, and awards for Penn State Food Science graduate students
Deadlines, instructions, and more for applying to the Food Science graduate program at Penn State
Handbooks and student orientation, information for international students, scholarship and research integrity, funding opportunities, and more for new Food Science graduate students
Get information and answers to all your Penn State Food Science graduate program questions.
