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Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
College of Health and Human Sciences

Food Science and Human Nutrition M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition

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Considering a Master of Science Degree?

We offer you the ability to specialize in either food science or nutrition.

  • Our food science specialization will provide you with educational and research opportunities in food systems, microbiology, and food chemistry.
  • Our nutrition specialization will provide you with educational and research opportunities in molecular, clinical, and community nutrition.

Food Science Specialization

Our Food Science Specialization focuses on the health properties of food, food microbiology, safety, and chemistry. This specialization will prepare you to be food science experts.

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Nutrition Specialization

Our Nutrition Specialization focuses on the relationship between nutrition and health. Our goal is to give you a deep understanding of basic and applied nutritional science, so you can become leaders in the nutrition field.

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Food Science and Nutrition Curriculum

Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition, Plan A, Food Science Specialization

Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition, Plan B, Food Science Specialization

Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition, Plan A, Nutrition Specialization

Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition, Plan B, Nutrition Specialization

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Food Science and Human Nutrition graduate student awarded top research scholar
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Food Science and Nutrition Careers

We have provided examples of different job descriptions, who’s hiring, salary range, required prep and responsibilities for you to peruse.

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