Cellular Agriculture
Cellular agriculture seeks to advance tissue engineering for the production of affordable, nutritious, protein-rich foods. Researchers and manufacturers translate cellular agriculture research into food industry innovation that has positive environmental and societal benefits. With the field growing in leaps and bounds and demand rising across the globe, now is the time to enroll in Tufts' interdisciplinary certificate program and propel a career in cellular agriculture and biofabricated foods.
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Cellular agriculture—the cultivation of agricultural commodities from cells rather than whole organisms—presents new solutions to the demand for the consumption of meat and other animal products. Established companies and start-ups across the globe currently face a shortage of skilled workers as they aim to commercialize cell-based meats, protein-based products, and novel materials, producing environmentally-friendly alternatives to products such as dairy, eggs, leather, and fur.
Among the first offerings of its kind in the U.S., Tufts’ Certificate in Cellular Agriculture program trains students to excel in this emerging cross-disciplinary field. In classes taught by world-class faculty from Tufts School of Engineering, students learn the basic science that underlies products like cultured/in vitro meat. A Tufts education in cellular agriculture prepares students to contribute to worldwide improvements in food sustainability, food security, and personalized nutrition.
Through this four-course certificate, engineers can launch careers in tissue engineering, food science, synthetic biology, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, and more.
To apply, apply for the Certificate in Biomedical Engineering and indicate your interest in Cellular Agriculture in your application.
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For deadline information, visit https://asegrad.tufts.edu/admissions/application-deadlines.
To apply, apply for the Certificate in Biomedical Engineering and indicate your interest in Cellular Agriculture in your application.
Application Requirements:
> Application Fee
> Resume/CV
> Personal Statement
> Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores if applicable
> Transcripts
> One letter of recommendation