Graduate Studies
Dr. Jean Francois Meullenet (jfmeull@uark.edu)
The following advanced degrees are offered from the Department of Food Science at the University of Arkansas:
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Online Non-Thesis Degree - Food Safety Emphasis (M.S.)
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Program Areas
Food Chemistry & Biochemistry
Food Protein, Carbohydrate and Lipid Chemistry
Identification, Characterization and Utilization of Bioactive Substances
Enzyme Reactions and Regulation
Food Functionality
Food Microbiology & Safety
Physiology, Genetics and Pathogenesis of Food-borne Pathogens
Rapid Detection and Control of Pathogens
Yeast and Bacteria Fermentations
Prevention of Post-harvest Microbial Spoilage
Food Process & Engineering
Viticulture and Enology
Rice, Fruit, Vegetable and Meat Processing
Thermal and Non-thermal Processes
By-product Utilization
Food Processing for Value-added Products
Quality Analyses and Improvement
Sensory & Consumer Science
Consumer Understanding
Sensometrics
Sensory Metrology
Human Nutrition
Functional Foods and Health
Nutrition and Aging
Energy Balance
Nutrient Bioavailability
Financial Opportunities
Assistantships and Fellowships for M.S. or Ph.D. students are available on a competitive basis.
Graduate Assistantships
• Master's and Doctoral Students
• $13,000 and $15,000 per year, respectively
• $4,500 tuition per year
• Basic Qualifications:
GPA of at least 3.0 and
GRE verbal plus quantitative score of 1000, writing
score of 4.0
Doctoral Academy Fellowship
• Doctoral Students
• $25,000 per year
• $4,500 tuition per year
• Basic Qualifications:
GPA of at least 3.65 and
GRE verbal plus quantitative score of 1100, writing
score of 4.5
Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship
• Doctoral Students
• $30,000 per year
• $4,500 tuition per year
• Basic Qualifications:
GPA of at least 3.85 and
GRE verbal plus quantitative score of 1200, writing
score of 5.0