Middle Tennessee State University
MS in Professional Science, Fermentation Science Concentration
Murfreesboro, USA
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Fermentation Science concentration in the MS in Professional Science trains students in fermentation, bioprocessing, microbial biotechnology, and industry-focused business skills. The 36 credit hours programme replaces a thesis with a Professional Internship. In-state tuition may be available via the Academic Common Market for students from specified states.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles in fermentation process development, biomanufacturing, quality assurance, food science and development, regulatory affairs, or water treatment operations. Employers include food and beverage companies, biotech and pharmaceutical firms, chemical manufacturers, environmental services. It builds lab skills, pilot-scale experience, and business acumen for specialist or management roles.
The Fermentation Science concentration in the Master of Science in Professional Science degree emphasizes the skills and experience that will prepare the next generation of professionals for the broad range of industries that employ fermentation to create end products, including the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries. Through the curriculum of core business classes, the graduate is better prepared to assume management and leadership roles within any industry utilizing fermentation.
In addition to developing advanced skills and knowledge related to fermentation, the graduate also develops managerial, communication, and leadership skills designed to facilitate an effective working team and structure. Business core classes prepare students for professional careers 36 credit hours total, including a capstone internship Professional Internship which takes the place of a thesis.
If you major in Fermentation Science and live in AL, LA, KY, or SC, you may attend MTSU at in-state rates under the Academic Common Market program. If you live in AR, DE, GA, MD, MS, OK, VA, or WV, you may apply to do the same.
