About the Program
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Students gain advanced knowledge of the application of biological, chemical, physical and behavioral sciences to the processing, preservation, quality evaluation, public health aspects, and utilization of foods. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in food science with an emphasis in biochemistry/chemistry, microbiology/fermentation and sensory sciences.
Degree Type
Interdisciplinary Graduate Group
Degrees Offered
M.S. Plan I
M.S. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan B
M.S. Plan II
Ph.D. Plan B
Lead Dean
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Administrative ByLaws
Major Code
GFSC
Designated Emphases
Admissions and Fellowship Information
Admission Requirements
Admission Deadlines
General: Dec 1, 2023
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Dec 1, 2023
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2024
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2024
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Program Contact Information
Primary Program Contacts
Graduate Program Coordinator
Program Coordinator
Jordan Dade
(530) 752-8009 | jwdade@ucdavis.edu
Graduate Program Chair
Graduate Group Chair
Maria Marco
(530) 574-4893 | mmarco@ucdavis.edu
Additional Contacts
Program Contacts
Advisor: General
Daniela Barile
Food Science
(530) 752-0976 | dbarile@ucdavis.edu