Overview

The department also offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs with majors in human nutrition and a Doctor of Philosophy degree program with a major in human nutrition-environmental toxicology. Those programs are also described below. In addition, the department offers programs for postdoctoral research.

Learning outcomes

Each graduate program in the Department of Food Science and Human and Nutrition at Michigan State University is designed to prepare the student to become a specialist in food science or human nutrition. Programs of study and research are flexible and are designed to meet the needs and objectives of individual students. Emphasis is placed on a sound educational program to develop a high degree of professional competence in a specific program area. Attendance and participation at seminars and participation in the teaching programs where appropriate are designed to broaden the student's background for future careers.

Students who are enrolled in Master of Science degree programs in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition may elect a Specialization in Environmental Toxicology. For additional information, refer to the Graduate Specialization in Environmental Toxicology statement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Vitamins and Minerals

Research Methods in Human Nutrition

Nutrition Policies and Programs

Nutritional Immunology

Obesity and Chronic Disease

Nutrition Seminar

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree program in Human Nutrition an applicant must:

have completed a bachelor’s degree with courses in nutrition, including upper-level macro-and micronutrients, community or lifespan nutrition, general and organic chemistry, biology, physiology, biochemistry, and statistics;

be proficient in written and spoken English;

have a prior grade-point average of 3.0 or higher;

submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination General Test;

submit a personal letter of intent and letters of reference.

Collateral course work may be required to overcome deficiencies, but will not count towards the degree requirements.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26610 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26610 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14055 USD / year

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Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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