Overview

The Nutrition and Food Sciences MSc degree offered by The University of Vermont focuses on Web-based interactive multimedia tools for teaching and research, Internet-based weight management programs, milk chemistry, cheese technology and food microbiology.

Since our faculty members' research interests are diverse, prospective graduate students should visit our faculty info section to review their research interests and contact individual department members for information about ongoing research projects and fellowship/assistantship opportunities.

Learning Goals

Attain and maintain an advanced level of knowledge in key content areas of nutrition and/or food sciences.

Demonstrate the ability to design and defend a scientifically valid hypothesis-driven project to advance the field of nutrition or food sciences.

Develop professional level oral and written communication skills designed to disseminate nutrition or food science research findings.

Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to critically evaluate current research in specific scientific areas related to the nutrition or food sciences field.

Conduct research for a successful transition into research, industry, government or other non-profit related jobs.

Places the M.S. In Nutrition and Food Sciences graduates have found employment:

PhD student at UC Davis

Extension Educator, Louisiana State University

Research Assistant, Vermont Lung Center

Health Analyst, Vermont Department of Health

Extension EFNEP Coordinator, University of Vermont

Product Development Scientist, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

Diabetes Educator

Dealer.com

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dietetics

Nutrition

Public Health

Food Science
Health Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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More details

February 15th for students seeking funding . Decisions are made by March 15th. For students not seeking funding, applications are welcome on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burlington, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 163 other Masters in Food Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You have an undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics, food science or another science (such as biology or chemistry)
You have taken an undergraduate course in biochemistry, which has organic chemistry as a prerequisite
Electronic Application
Statement of Purpose
Application Fee of $65.00 for Master and Doctoral; $20 for Certificate of Graduate Study
Email addresses for three people who will provide letters of recommendation. This information is submitted within the application and letters are sent from the recommender directly to us through the application portal.
One transcript from each institution you have attended, including the one you currently attend. Unofficial transcripts uploaded by you are sufficient for the review process for most programs. Official transcripts are only required if you are admitted.
Residential Status Questionnaire
Test scores for English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

53400 USD / year

≈ 53400 USD / year
Out-of-State

53400 USD / year

≈ 53400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year

Living costs

Burlington

United States

1269 - 1888 USD / month

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

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Learning Goals

Places the M.S. In Nutrition and Food Sciences graduates have found employment:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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