About the course

Food toxicology is the study of adverse effects of compounds found in food, on living organisms. With the increasing national and international threat on chemical food safety due to environmental contamination, toxin-producing microbial contamination, process-induced toxicants, packaging migrants, and adulteration, knowledge of food toxicology is in increasing demand in the food industry as well as in regulatory agencies. It is important to understand the toxicological mechanisms, functional effects, dose-response relationship to be able to assess the ?true? risk a toxic chemical poses to human health at a certain concentration. Students who specialize in food toxicology are expected to have solid undergraduate training in biology, biochemistry, and physiology. Opportunities for research projects in food toxicology include effects of endocrine disruptors found in food on reproductive, developmental, and metabolic systems, natural bioactive compounds and free radicals in aging and carcinogenesis, effects of naturally occurring feed toxicants on animal metabolism, neurobehavioral teratology and toxicology, and protein modification and encapsulation platforms Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

A baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing. For students with international credentials, an equivalent international degree is required.

　　Transcripts are required for every college or university you have attended.

　　In addition to transcripts, applicants with international credentials must also provide a certified copy of the diploma and/or degree certificate for any conferred degree.

　　Academic statement of purpose

　　Personal statement

　　Resume

　　Transcripts

　　Two-three letters of recommendation

　　Students are NOT required to hold a M.S. degree prior to applying for the Ph.D. program (you can apply directly to the Ph.D. with a bachelor?s degree)

　　TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)

　　IELTS - 7.0 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cornell University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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