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Purdue University College of Agriculture Food Science Graduate Program 745 Agriculture Mall Dr. West Lafayette, IN 47907 US   Phone: 1-765-494-8256 Fax: 1-765-494-7953   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Food Science Doctoral Ph.D.-Food Science On Campus   The Food Science Graduate Program at Purdue University is interdepartmental and one of the best in the country. The Food Science Department is located in a new building containing the state-of-the-art laboratory facilities including an excellent Pilot Plant. Both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in three major areas of specialization:Food Chemistry (Molecular structure and functionality, Molecular techniques, Enzymology, Phytochemicals, Toxicology) Food Microbiology (Safety, Nanotechnology, Molecular biology) Food Processing (Engineering, Modeling, On-line sensors, Packaging, Sensory)Our Centers of excellence are: Food Safety Engineering Center Center for Enhancing Foods to Protect Health Whistler Center for Carbohydrate Research Computer Integrated Food Manufacturing Center Botanicals Center The Program will provide outstanding graduate education in both theory and practice of Food Science.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelors Degree  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements •Undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.0 or equivalent required •Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Minimum Score Required: Verbal 400, Quantitative 500, Analytical 4.0 •TOEFL for Non-Native English Speakers: Minimum Score Required: greater than or equal to 575 paper-based total or greater than or equal to 233 computer-based total •TWE for Non-Native English Speakers: Required – minimum score of greater than or equal to 4.0 •Resume and Purpose Statement •Three letters of recommendation •Official Transcripts – (Photocopies or attested copies will not be accepted) oTwo sets in the language of instruction and oTwo sets translated in English •Two copies of B. S. diploma. One copy should be in the language of instruction and the other in English. •Deadline for Applications: Summer Entry: March 1 Fall Entry: June 1 Spring Entry: October 1  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 400 GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition: 0  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: