FS&T Graduate Program

A record 57 Grad papers at the IFT New Orleans 2001Our food science and nutrition faculty members are world-renowned. Our students enjoy collegial interaction with peers, faculty and staff members. We benefit from several national award winners on our faculty and the nation's best talent has joined our faculty with enthusiasm and new ideas. OSU is the only food science program in the world with four endowed chairs: The Haas Chair, Parker Dairy Chair, Seiberling Chair and Gould Chair support exclusive learning and research opportunities for all. We moved in to the new Food Science and Technology building in January 2001.

We seek highly motivated students to join our team. If you seek a graduate experience that is rewarding, intellectually challenging, and builds your professional network, The Ohio State University is for you. If you want to learn from the nation's finest teachers (as measured by national awards) or advance the cutting edge of new food technologies, this is the place. If you seek an advanced degree that opens doors in industry, academics and government, OSU is for you. If you join the over 1,000 food professionals that have a degree from OSU in food science, food technology or nutrition, you will discover Knowledge That Works for You.

To apply, fill out the on-line application form at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/text/apply_online.htm and have your GRE scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable) and an official copy of your transcripts from all university-level schools attended sent directly to the OSU Graduate Admissions Office.  Have another official copy of your transcripts and three letters of recommendation sent to the Graduate Studies Chair, Department of Food Science and Technology.  Email a letter of intent to fstgrad@osu.edu.  The letter of intent should describe any relevant internships or research experience you have had, as well as the area of research you would like to pursue, if known.  Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely yours,