北达科他州立大学（North Dakota State University，简称NDSU），是美国北达科他州最全面的研究性公立大学之一，成立于1890年，历史悠久。该校也是州内主要的专业教育及培训中心。学校是集本科教育、研究生教育、学术研究、创造性活动和公共服务为一身的全国性重点大学，以优美的校园环境、丰富的学习资源、高素质的学生以及国际上良好的学术声誉而著称。
How to Apply
Required Application Materials
Ø Statement of Marks (Transcripts):
Ø TOEFL
Ø GRE
Ø Statement of purpose
Ø Three letters of recommendation
Ø Financial Certification Form
Ø $35 application fee
Ø Etc.
English Language Test Score Requirements:
The Graduate School requires a minimum TOEFL score of 525 (paper-based) or 71 (Internet-based). Effective starting the Spring 2011 term, the minimum required IELTS score is 6. The minimum PTE Academic score is 50.
General application deadline for international students is May 1 for fall semester and August 1 for spring semester
The Curriculum—课程
The program includes courses in food chemistry, food analysis, food and dairy microbiology, food processing, food engineering, meat science, nutrition science and cereal technology, in addition to basic courses in mathematics, the sciences, humanities and social sciences. Most of the applied courses in food science are taken after the basic courses have laid the groundwork for the student.
The program allows flexibility in selecting suitable electives to direct one's career goal. Areas of emphasis include food safety, microbiology, sciences, business and management, engineering, nutrition and processing.
The curriculum for food science is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists. The four-year undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in food science. The program enables graduates to recognize, critically analyze and solve problems realistically in both industrial and academic environments. It provides the opportunity to gain industrial experience during undergraduate study by means of industry internships.
Industry Internships—专业实习
Internships offered through NDSU's food science and Cooperative Education programs provide opportunities for industry experience at companies such as General Mills, American Crystal Sugar, ConAgra, Roman Meal, Hormel and others.
Career Opportunities—就业机会
Challenging and rewarding entry-level positions in the food industry are plentiful for food science graduates. Potential employers include large and small food corporations and government agencies. Career opportunities include positions in food science and technology, food chemistry, food microbiology, product development, quality control, food production and processing, food inspection, packaging, sales and marketing.
Food scientists study food to improve existing products or create new ones. They also analyze the structure and composition of food and the changes that occur during processing and storage. They determine how processing affects flavor, texture, appearance and nutritional value, and explore new ways to protect and stabilize food through packaging.
The food industry is the largest industry in the world. The challenges of food scientists are to provide wholesome, tasty and nutritious foods for the consumer.
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