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Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Agriculture and Life Sciences specializing in Food Science The MPS degree specializing in Food Science is offered by the Field of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University. This degree emphasizes breadth of training via coursework rather than research experience. Working with a mentor at Cornell's #1 rated Food Science and Technology program, students complete 30 credits of coursework, including a project report on a subject of interest. Students have the opportunity to learn hands-on in a number of food science facilies, including faculty research labs, the food processing and development laboratory, the teaching winery, and the state-of-the-art dairy processing plant. For further informaon about an MPS specializing in Food Science visit our web site at: foodscience.cals.cornell.edu About the MPS Students work with an advisor from the food science and technology faculty to plan a class schedule and project unique to individual academic needs and career goals. Program length is flexible and students can begin in the Fall or Spring semester. MPS projects can be completed on Cornell’s Ithaca campus or the New York State Agricultural Experiment Staon in Geneva. Opportunies to interact with Food Science Advisory Council industry representaves. Receive assistance with interview skills, resume wring, and finding internship or job opportunies through Cornell’s Career Development Office: cals.cornell.edu/academics/advising/ career Career Resources Flexible Program Design
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Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Agriculture and Life Sciences specializing in
Food Science
The MPS degree specializing in Food Science is offered by the Field of Food Science and
Technology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University. This degree emphasizes breadth of training via coursework rather than research experience. Working with a mentor at Cornell's #1 rated Food Science and Technology program, students complete 30 credits of coursework, including a project report on a subject of interest. Students have the opportunity to learn hands-on in a number of food science facilities, including faculty research labs, the food processing and development laboratory, the teaching winery, and the state-of-the-art dairy processing plant. For further information about an MPS specializing in Food Science visit our web site at:
foodscience.cals.cornell.edu
About the MPS
Students work with an advisor from the food science and technology faculty to plan a class schedule and project unique to individual academic needs and career goals.
Program length is flexible and students can begin in the Fall or Spring semester.
MPS projects can be completed on Cornell’s Ithaca campus or the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva.
Opportunities to interact with Food Science Advisory Council industry representatives.
Receive assistance with interview skills, resume writing, and finding internship or job opportunities through Cornell’s Career Development Office:
cals.cornell.edu/academics/advising/career
Career Resources
Flexible Program Design
Fall Course Title Credits
FDSC 4170 Food Chemistry II 3
FDSC 4210 Food Engineering Principles 3
FDSC 4230 Physical Principles of Food Preservation and Manufacturing 3
FDSC 5000 MPS Project 1-3
*FDSC 6000 Seminar in Food Science 1
*FDSC 6010 Principles and Applications of Food Science and Technology 2
Spring Course Title Credits
FDSC 4000 Current Topics in Food Science and Technology 1
FDSC 4010 Concepts of Product Development 2
FDSC 4170 Food Chemistry I 3
FDSC 4150 Principles of Food Packaging 2
FDSC 6220 Functional Foods and Dietary Supplements for Health 2
FDSC 5000 MPS Project 1-3
*FDSC 6000 Seminar in Food Science 1
Example Curriculum
Admission Requirements Bachelor degree in scientific field (e.g. microbiology, chemistry, biology, etc.). At least 15 credits of introductory college-level science courses if your bachelor degree is in a non-science background (e.g. business, liberal arts). This includes general chemistry, organic chemistry, general biology, and corresponding labs. Advisors Advisors are assigned prior to enrollment; however, students have the opportunity to identify and switch to an appropriate permanent faculty advisor once on campus. Program Completion and Cost On average, students complete the MPS degree in 12 to 18 months. The degree must be completed within four years of admission. Tuition and health insurance costs vary from year to year. For the 2015-2016 academic year, tuition costs $32,000 and health insurance costs approximately $2,587. There is no tuition for summer unless you enroll in a class.
Alumni Spotlight
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Effects of epimerization of polyphenols on haze formation
Examples of Past MPS Projects
*Courses are required for all food science graduate students
Additional courses required to meet a minimum of 30 credits. To view all courses, visit courses.cornell.edu.
“Cornell University’s M.P.S. degree provided me with a thorough and
extensive introduction to almost every topic within food science. I graduated after two semesters and immediately began an internship as a cheese making assistant at Asgaard Farm & Dairy, a family owned and operated organic goat farm. Because of my MPS degree in Food Science and my experience at Asgaard, I was qualified to join Hilmar Cheese in Dalhart, TX as a production supervisor. ”
Jenna Burgess, MPS ‘11
