Food Science and Technology M.F.S. (Ithaca)

The Master of Food Science (MFS) is a one-year, STEM-designated, course-based master's degree program ideal for career-focused students aiming to enhance their skills. This professional master's degree is ideal for people already established in their careers.

A hallmark of the MFS program is the balanced portfolio of technical knowledge, analytical skills, and professional development built into the curriculum, designed to equip students with the skill set and knowledge necessary for careers in industry, government, or non-profit agencies.

The MFS program has two main components:

• Coursework (24-28 credit hours): Students work with a faculty advisor to map out their individualized course of study based on their areas of interest. The majority of courses (20 credits) will be within CALS; however, students have the opportunity to take courses across Cornell.
• Capstone Project (2-6 credit hours ): With the guidance of a faculty advisor, students work on solving a collaborative project and/or a real-world problem.

The Field of Food Science and Technology offers eight focus areas for MFS degree candidates. Each focus area cultivates the skillset and develops the theoretical problem-solving capacity required for careers in these fields within food science:

• dairy processing
• enology
• food chemistry
• food engineering
• food microbiology/food safety
• food science
• sensory evaluation
• food toxicology

Contact Information

M10 Stocking Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853

Concentrations by Subject

• food science

Tuition

Application Requirements and Deadlines

Application Deadlines:

Fall, Feb. 1; Spring, Sept. 1

Requirements Summary:

1. Complete Cornell’s Online Graduate School Application. Get started by setting up an ApplyWeb account. Once you have an account, you can go to the online application to begin the process
2. Submit unofficial copies of official college and university transcripts
3. Submit your résumé or CV
4. Submit a Statement of Purpose
5. Submit a Personal Statement
6. 2-3 letters of recommendation
7. All applicants must meet the Graduate School minimum requirements including the English Language Proficiency Requirement
8. The GRE general test is not required or accepted