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Overview
The Nutrition and Food Science program from University of Maryland draws upon faculty and scientists from numerous schools, departments, and organizations. These include the Departments of Animal and Avian Sciences, Anthropology, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Food Science, and Plant Science and Landscape Architecture; the School of Public Health; and nearby research institutions.
The programme
The program offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Nutrition and Food Science with specialization in either Nutrition or Food Science. Research interests of faculty members specializing in Nutrition include the genetic and metabolic basis for dietary requirements of animals and humans, nutritional biochemistry, nutritional aspects of chronic disease, international nutrition, community nutrition, epidemiology, neuroscience, health behavior and health promotion. Research interests of faculty members specializing in Food Science include food chemistry, food processing and engineering, food microbiology, food safety, food nanotechnology, food toxicology, public policy, risk assessment and functional and nutraceutical foods. All programs require completion of a research project (thesis or dissertation).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nutritional Genomics
- Food Processing Technology
- Mechanics of Food Processing
- Food Chemistry
- Food Product Research and Development
- International Nutrition
- Advanced Human Nutrition
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Practicum in Nutrition
- Community Nutrition
- Issues and Problems in Dietetics
- Food-Related Behavior of the Individual
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 68
TOEFL® IBT 96
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Food Sciences Genetics View 495 other Masters in Genetics in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 68
TOEFL® IBT 96
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Transcript(s)
- TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- CV/Resume
Tuition Fee
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International
51180 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1706 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
51180 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1706 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
23040 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 768 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for College Park
1676 - 2838 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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