Master of Science - Food Science and Nutrition - Nutrition - 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 in Food Science and Human Nutrition with an area of interest in Nutrition includes work in advanced nutrition science, supporting basic and applied sciences and the communication of nutrition principles in the community. Ultimately this area focuses on the relationship between nutrition and health. 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