StudyQA — Master: Meat Science — Iowa State University of Science and Technology (Page 119)

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Research in Meat Science includes both basic and applied studies of the science of meat and meat products. The program includes research on animal physiology and fresh meat quality, pre- and post-mortem muscle physiology and biochemistry, meat processing technology encompassing use of novel ingredients and equipment as well as new preservation and packaging concepts. Microbiology and food safety are important components of both fresh meat and processed meat research programs. Meat Science has well-equipped chemistry and microbiology laboratories including a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory for work with pathogenic microorganisms in addition to extensive animal harvest, fabrication, processing and preservation facilities.

These facilities provide the capacity for research on meat quality as a result of animal genetics, nutrition and environment as well as impacts of animal transport, handling, harvest and immediate post-harvest conditions. Fresh meat quality and safety during subsequent storage and shelf life assessments are an integral part of the program. Facilities available for meat processing research provide capacity to produce virtually all types of processed meat products for study of novel ingredients, equipment and processing technologies, including such things and natural and organic processing and high hydrostatic pressure processing.

Survey of Animal Disciplines
Advanced Meat Science and Applied Muscle Biology
Advanced Meat Processing Principles and Technology
Special Topics – Teaching
Seminar in Meat Science
Seminar in Animal Science
Biochemistry
Statistics
Responsible Conduct in Research
Additional coursework and research (for a total at least 30 total credits)
One course in Microbiology is highly recommended

Iowa State requires a degree it considers comparable to a US bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies. (For foreign institutions, that would be recognition by the Ministry of Education.)
Our graduate application form is only available online. The $100 application fee for international students is nonrefundable. If you prefer not to pay the application fee by credit card, you may complete and print the online application, and attach your personal check. All checks should be in US dollars and made payable to Iowa State University.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Statement of Purpose
Online Recommendations
Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) 79, Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) 550
IELTS 6.5
Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
Financial Statement