Overview
Key features
The curriculum of the Food and Nutrition MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya is carefully designed as a blend of multi-disciplinary subject area covering core nutritional science subjects of biochemistry, human nutrition, community nutrition, nutritional and health aspects of food, dietetics, nutrition epidemiology, nutritional assessment, nutritional genomics and social science subjects of food and nutrition economics, sociology of food and nutrition, nutrition advocacy and counselling, planning and management of food and nutrition programmes together with basic food science subjects and adequate practical any nutrition related assignment in the community or in food industry.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Food Science
- Biochemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Human Nutrition
- Nutritional and Health Aspects of Food
- Food Safety
- Sociology of Food and Nutrition
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science Biochemistry View 3 other Masters in Food Science in Sri LankaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Science or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institute of higher education acceptable to the PGIA and Senate of the University of Peradeniya.
Tuition Fee
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International
2666 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4000 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
- National CW: LKR350,000; CW + research: LKR450,000
- SAARC countries: $1,500 (CW); $2,500 (CW + research)
- Other countries: $4,000 (CW); $6,000 (CW + research)
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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