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Master of Science Degree

Course requirements, exam and thesis information, financial aid, research, application instructions, and more for the Master’s Degree (M.S.) program

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Requirements, exam and thesis defense information, committee information, and more for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program

Graduate Certificate Program in Sensory and Consumer Science

Get information on the Online Graduate Certificate Program In Sensory and Consumer Science.

General Degree Requirements

Information every graduate student will need—assistantships, teaching requirements, thesis research seminar, English proficiency testing, and more

Funding Opportunities

Information on assistantships, scholarships, and awards for Penn State Food Science graduate students

How to Apply

Deadlines, instructions, and more for applying to the Food Science graduate program at Penn State

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Handbooks and student orientation, information for international students, scholarship and research integrity, funding opportunities, and more for new Food Science graduate students

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Food Science Graduate Program

  • Food Science Graduate Program Overview
  • Master of Science Degree
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      • Entry into Ph.D. Program With a M.S. Degree
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    • Comprehensive Examination
    • Final Oral Exam and Thesis Defense
    • Communications Requirements
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