MS Food Science and Human Nutrition at University of Maine

Programme overview

An online master's programme emphasizing professional development, research and communication, in which students work with full-time faculty to select courses and plan their careers. An optional Dietetic Internship is available to graduates of ACEND-accredited programmes with a DPD Verification Statement.

Faculty: UMaineOnline / College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences | Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: online | Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

A 12-credit core (FSN 501, 502, 524, 543) plus 18 credits of electives (six courses) such as nutritional assessment, food laws and regulations, food fermentation, probiotics, sensory evaluation and sustainability.

Career pathways

Graduates work in product development, quality assurance, regulatory oversight and sensory science in beverage, ingredient and packaged food companies and government research, and in long-term care, WIC centers and wellness programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale); 6-8 credits of chemistry and 6-8 credits of biology (a nutrition class cannot substitute); an introductory nutrition course is recommended. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 82, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 115. Online application, resume or CV, official transcripts, 300-500 word essay and three letters of recommendation from former professors or employers. Deadlines: Fall March 15, Spring October 15, Summer February 15.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the UMaine graduate application portal; a resume and essay are required for all programmes, with test scores, writing samples or portfolios required by some programmes; unofficial transcripts are uploaded at application and official transcripts are required only upon admission.

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