About the course

The MS?in food science will deepen your knowledge in the field, preparing you for a career in the industry or for further graduate study. You?ll develop an in-depth understanding of food chemistry, analysis, microbiology, quality, and processing. You?ll also take high-level courses in areas such as food biochemistry, physical phenomena in foods, and pathogen detection, among other topics. Relevant courses from other departments, such as plant and soil sciences, are also available.

　　Graduate students in the food science program typically have an undergraduate degree in food science or a related field such as microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, nutrition, and others. If you?re interested in a career in laboratory research or continuing to a PhD program, you can choose a standard thesis degree option. If you have a non-food science BS degree and are interested in other career paths in food science, you may qualify for the competitive, one-year, non-thesis degree option. The Department of Food Science has a long history of training food science professionals, so you?ll be well-prepared for careers within the food industry, higher education, and government. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Amherst
Fall (September), 2024	Amherst
Spring (February), 2025	Amherst
Fall (September), 2025	Amherst
Spring (February), 2026	Amherst

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Massachusetts - Amherst

The department of Food Science is looking for candidates with a strong background in science who have excelled in the prerequisite science courses (organic chemistry, statistics, general microbiology with lab, biochemistry, and two semesters of general chemistry).

　　Prerequisites are GPA of 3.0 or above, separate courses in: general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, general microbiology with lab and statistics. The minimum scores are 550 for the paper-based TOEFL test and 80 for the computer-based TOEFL test, 6.5 for the IELTS. Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college. Students are required to submit an explanation that address any grades falling below a letter grade B or a GPA of 3.0 by US standards.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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