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Academics at CFS

Faculty in the Center for Food Safety are actively involved in graduate programs of the following departments at University of Georgia. To pursue an advanced degree in food safety, visit on one of the websites listed below.

Students may work with faculty at either the Athens or Griffin campus. Graduate students whose theses research is under the guidance of CFS faculty in Griffin (90 miles from Athens) will often complete their coursework in Athens before moving to Griffin to conduct their research.

For individuals wishing to obtain postgraduate training, the Food Science and Technology Extension program of the Department of Food Science and Technology hosts several workshops throughout the year. Please visit their Workshops and Trainings page for a list of upcoming events.

Food Science and Technology

The FST graduate program trains those desiring to advance to better positions in the food industry, governmental organizations or academic institutions. This graduate program focuses on the application of science and engineering in properly selecting, preparing, processing, preserving, packaging, distributing and consuming foods.

Environmental Health Science

Graduate programs in environmental health science emphasize the chemical, microbiological, physical, risk assessment, and policy aspects of environmental and occupational exposures and effects. Collaborative research is conducted with investigators throughout the U.S. and abroad.

Animal and Dairy Science

The Department of Animal and Dairy Science offers research-based graduate programs of study leading to the MS degree in animal science or dairy science, and the Ph.D. degree in animal and dairy science with special emphasis in biotechnology, breeding and genetics, meats and muscle biology, nutrition, reproductive physiology, or production management.

Comparative Biomedical Sciences

The Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBS) graduate program is comprised of customizable MS and PhD programs that emphasize interdisciplinary research and translational science.

Poultry Science

Students who undertake graduate work in poultry science at the University of Georgia have excellent opportunities for strong course background, broad research experience and practical exposure to the dynamic poultry industry.