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MS Food Science and Human Nutrition

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

The M.S. degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition may be earned for a program of study comprising at least 30 hours of work (including credit for the thesis work) in the areas of human nutrition and food science. Our Human Nutrition faculty conduct research in the areas of nutrition education and behavioral interventions, community nutrition, human nutrient requirements over the lifespan, the effects of micronutrients, trace minerals and lipids on human health and other nutritional issues. Food science faculty conduct research the areas of food safety and quality, food chemistry, food microbiology and food processing, and the development of healthy foods and novel value-added food products.

Program Key Stats

$31508 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Three letters of recommendation, Official transcript of all previous college or university work, Official test scores, Official TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores

Career Options

  • Graduates of this program are eligible for positions in commercial and institutional food service and management; food production and product development; sales and marketing (food brokers and equipment vendors); supermarkets and distribution; culinary
  • restaurants
  • and hotel food and beverage hospitality; consumer education (industry representatives and professional food demonstrators); and/or entrepreneurial ventures (catering
  • consulting
  • and restaurant owners)

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