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Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 19,332 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 10,836 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Somerset County, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Food and Agricultural Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Food and Agricultural Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 19,332 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 10,836 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  4. Location: Maryland City, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food and Agricultural Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methodology
  2. Statistics
  3. Seminar
  4. Agricultural Economics
  5. Agriculture and Extension Education
  6. Animal and Poultry Science
  7. Food and Nutrition
  8. Natural Resources Science
  9. Plant and Soil Science

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

In typical situations, the prerequisite to graduate work is the completion of a curriculum substantially equivalent to that required of undergraduate students enrolled in the Departments of Agriculture and Human Ecology at UMES. A student may qualify for graduate study, however, even though his/her undergraduate degree has been earned in a discipline other than agriculture or human ecology. Supporting or prerequisite work may be required, depending upon the student\'s background and area of interest.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (A=4.0) is required for regular acceptance, but at the discretion of the Admissions Committee, a student with a lower grade point average may be admitted on a provisional basis. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores (general test only), three letters of recommendation and a completed application form are required of all applicants. Foreign students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score a minimum of 213 (computer test).

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 19,332 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 10,836 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 19,332 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 10,836 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Maryland Eastern Shore directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.