University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Food Science UGA Graduate School, 320 E. Clayton Street, Suite 400 Athens, GA 30602-4401 US   Phone: 1-706-425-3205/3206 Fax: 1-706-425-3095   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Food Science;M.F.T. - Food Technology Doctoral Ph.D. - Food Science On Campus   The program provides graduate training for individuals who desire to assume better positions in the food industry, governmental organizations, or academic institutions. The degrees focus on the application of science and engineering in properly selecting, preparing, processing, preserving, packaging, and distributing foods. Students are challenged with problems involving chemistry, microbiology, and engineering and with applied problems concerned with food production, stability, safety, and quality. The Master in Food Technology degree is designed specifically for working professionals.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: 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: 4497  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 2414  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $871  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11182  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable