About the course

International food science was established at Cornell in recognition of the need for technically trained people in careers involving the production of new and more nutritious foods, the improvement of food preservation techniques for developing countries, and the organization, implementation, and administration of food development programs. International food science encompasses all phases of the development of foods, including technology, preservation, nutrient composition, safety, new product development, marketing, and project planning. Actual and potential problems of developing countries are studied, and whenever feasible and appropriate, students in international food science may conduct their research in a developing country. Students who choose this area of concentration are expected to take courses in international agriculture, postharvest handling and physiology of foods, international nutrition, international economic development, international law, communications for developing countries, and food processing. 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
Spring (January), 2024	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Winter (January), 2025	Ithaca
Spring (January), 2025	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca
Spring (January), 2026	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

Statement of purpose: Must include career/professional goals, research and/or academic

　　interests, applicable experience (research skills, internships, etc.) as it relates to your

　　research/academic interests, and the names of faculty with research programs of interest.

　　Resume

　　Unofficial transcripts: Please do not have your University mail official transcripts. You may scan

　　and submit your official transcripts electronically or upload another electronic version of your

　　transcripts.

　　2-3 letters of recommendation

　　GRE scores: Scores are self-reported in the application. You must also request ETS to send official

　　scores (college code – 2098, department code – 0107)

　　IELT scores: The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS. Graduate School TOEFL iBT score

　　requirements are: 20 Writing, 15 Listening, 20 Reading, 22 Speaking.

　　GRE scores: 153-160 verbal, 155-166 quantitative, 3.5-4.5 analytical/writing

　　We do not have a minimum GPA requirement but look for strong performance in science courses

　　(mainly A’s and B’s) in addition to approximately 15 credit hours of college-level science

　　coursework.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 77.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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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