Program Overview
The Food and Nutritional Science at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is a MSc programme in United States. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: MSc
- Language: English
- Duration:
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food and Nutritional Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
- The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Food And Nutritional Sciences (Food Science) curriculum emphasizes the importance of product development and emphasizes food composite sensing, processing, preservation, marketing, and food safety. This major will prepare you for careers in food technology, compliance management, food chemistry, food product development, sensory science, regulatory fields, quality assurance, food safety and inspection and more.
- The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Food And Nutritional Sciences (Human Nutrition) curriculum stresses the importance and maintenance of good nutrition throughout the life cycle as it relates to health and disease. Students selecting this concentration will choose to focus on nutrition or pre-medicine. The nutrition cognate provides academic preparation for students who plan to work in careers including nutrition education, community nutrition, school nutrition or Cooperative Extension, as well as preparation for students who plan to attend graduate school to become Registered Dietitians. The pre-medicine cognate prepares students who plan to attend medical or dental school upon graduation.
- The Master of Science (M.S.) - Food and Nutritional Sciences curriculum prepares graduates for careers in food development, nutrition research, food safety, regulatory affairs, community nutrition, health promotion with cooperative extension, and other public service agencies. It also enables roles in academia, industry, and government where evidence-based nutrition and food science are key, through equipping graduates with an advanced understanding of food and nutritional science principles, including the biological and environmental effects of nutrients on health. Students learn about food chemistry, microbiology, nutritional biochemistry, metabolism, and public health nutrition. The program. Graduates will be able to innovate, assess, and enhance food systems and nutrition practices to support the health of individuals and populations.
- Master of Science (M.S.) – Food and Nutritional Sciences (Dietetics) curriculum prepares graduate students w
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- Applicants with transcript(s)\nfrom US colleges/universities must upload a copy of the transcript(s). \n
- Applicants with English\nlanguage transcript(s)/mark sheet(s) from international colleges or\nuniversities must upload a copy of the transcript(s)/mark sheet(s) for\ninitial review. \n
- Applicants with transcripts in\na language other than English: Applicants will need to have an English\ntranslation and course-by-course evaluation of their transcript(s)/mark\nsheet(s) performed by WES or ECE and have the agency transmit this\ndocument directly to the Graduate College. \n
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8575 (International); USD 2372.0 (National)
USD 8575 (International); USD 2372.0 (National)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Greensboro, United States
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
