Overview

Graduate students who wish to major in the Food Science program of University of Massachusetts Amherst typically have had an undergraduate degree in Food Science or related field such as microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, nutrition and others.

Standard Thesis Option

The standard thesis option requires 30 graduate credits, including a maximum of 10 credits of thesis and a minimum of 20 course credits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Chemistry

Food Microbiology

Food Quality

Food Processing

Food Analysis
Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science View 183 other Masters in Food Science in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate students who wish to major in Food Science typically have had an undergraduate degree in Food Science or related field such as microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, nutrition and others.

GRE scores must be submitted as part of the application process. There is no specific minimum GRE score required.

The minimum TOEFL score is 80. For the IELTS the minimum score is 6.5.

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 12 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 12 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Food Science.

Available Scholarships

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