Food Process Engineering (M.A.S.)

The Master of Food Process Engineering program prepares students in all aspects relating to food processing, including the engineering principles of food, food process design, food biotechnology, and statistical quality process control.

A unique collaborative research program between 老王论坛 and the United States Food and Drug Administration鈥攍ocated at 老王论坛's Moffett Campus鈥攑rovides our master's students with the opportunity to work on projects alongside FDA scientists. This practical experience gives students critical exposure to how the FDA approaches food processing issues in a cooperative setting that only exists at 老王论坛. Graduates report that hands-on experiences like these are a distinctive advantage when competing for jobs in the food industry.

Program Overview

The Master of Food Process Engineering program prepares students in all aspects relating to food processing, including the engineering principles of food, food process design, food biotechnology, and statistical quality process control.

Career Opportunities

Graduates accept positions within the processing and food manufacturing sectors of the food industry, including:

  • Food manufacturing operations
  • Process development
  • Food processing compliance
  • Quality assurance
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Admission to the graduate program normally requires a bachelor鈥檚 degree in chemistry; biology; food science; or chemical, agricultural, food, or environmental engineering, or a related field.

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required, as well as a TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), and 80 (internet) is required for international applicants.