Master of Science - Food Science and Nutrition - Food Science - Non-Thesis Option

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is actively involved in a wide range of research activities that all revolve around our central mission, to illuminate the role of food and nutrition in the health of society.

The Master of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition with an area of interest in Food Science includes

advanced studies oriented toward meat and cereal science, food microbiology, food preservation and safety, and health

properties of foods and food components. Thesis (Plan A) and non-thesis (Plan B) options are available. The program of

study may be directed toward nutritional sciences, community nutrition or food science and food science/food safety. A

minimum of 35 credits is required for an M.S.