Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International
- Apply before Jan 2027, National
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International
- Apply before Aug 2027, National
Language
English
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Chicago, United States
Disciplines
- Food Science
- Food Technology
Overview
A unique collaborative research programme between Illinois Tech and the United States Food and Drug Administration—located on Illinois Tech's Moffett Campus—provides our Ph.D. students with the opportunity for focused research interaction with FDA scientists as they pursue their degree. The recipients of the doctoral degree will be capable of continuing independent efforts toward the advancement of scientific knowledge in food-related and pharmaceutical business, academia, and government…
agencies.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this Food Science and Nutrition programme from Illinois Institute of Technology will be able to direct and conduct research in food safety, food science, and nutrition in sectors such as:
- Food-related businesses
- Pharmaceutical businesses
- Academia
- Government agencies
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Microbiology Laboratory
- Food Analysis
- Food Process Engineering
- HACCP Planning and Implementation
- Advanced Topics in Food Microbiology
- Advanced Topics in Food Chemistry
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL® IBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- An applicant must hold a master of science degree in microbiology; chemistry; biology; food science; nutrition; chemical, agricultural, food, or environmental engineering; or a related field.
- The applicant should meet all entrance requirements of the university's Graduate College, plus minimum cumulative undergraduate and graduate GPAs of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; a GRE score of at least 304 (combined quantitative and verbal); and a TOEFL score of at least 80/515 (internet/paper-based) for international applicants. Please note that meeting the minimum GPA and test score requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 46,295 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 46,295 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 46,295 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
Living costs
Chicago, United States: 1,802-3,461 AUD / month
