Program Overview
The Food Science and Human Nutrition at University of Florida is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Science and Human Nutrition 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Gainesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Science and Human Nutrition programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy\', \'Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy II\', \'Professional Development in Dietetics\', \'Problems in Dietetics\', \'Advanced Dietetic Seminar\', \'Dietetic Internship I\', \'Dietetic Internship II\', \'Dietetic Internship in Sports Nutrition\', \'Current Issues in Food Safety and Sanitation\', \'Principles in Food Microbiology\', \'Food Product Development\', \'Citrus Processing Technology\', \'Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals\', \'Current Issues in Food Regulations\', \'Sensory Evaluation of Food\', \'Psychophysical Aspects of Foods\', \'Advanced Food Microbiology\', \'Advanced Food Chemistry\', \'Flavor Chemistry and Technology\', \'Instrumental Analysis and Separations\', \'Advanced Food Processing\', \'Industrial Food Fermentations\', \'Proteins and Enzymes in Food Systems\', \'Carbohydrates in Food Systems\', \'Problems in Food Science\', \'Supervised Research\', \'Research Planning\', \'Topics in Food Science\', \'Food Science Seminar\', \'Supervised Teaching\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis", \'Advanced Research\', \'Research for Doctoral Dissertation\', \'Current Issues in Dietary Supplements\', \'Metabolic Response to Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition\', \'Advanced Human Nutrition\', \'Clinical Nutrition\', \'Nutritional Aspects of Lipid Metabolism\', \'Nutritional Aspects of Carbohydrates\', \'Proteins and Amino Acids in Nutrition\', \'Vitamins in Human Nutrition\', \'Minerals in Nutrition\', \'Analytical Techniques in Nutritional Biochemistry\', \'Problems in Nutritional Sciences\', \'Supervised Research\', \'Topics in Nutritional Sciences\', \'Nutritional Sciences Seminar\', \'Advanced Clinical Nutrition\', \'Supervised Teaching\', "Research for Master\'s Thesis", \'Advanced Research\', \'Research for Doctoral Dissertation\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GMAT score:
The GMAT is specifically designed for admission to business or management schools, and is meant to test how prepared you are for a business degree programme
These are the minimum requirements for admission into UF graduate programs:
- A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- For applicants with a bachelor\'s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester in which the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant\'s intended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). These scores are used in the context of a holistic credential review process.
- Satisfactory conduct record
- Proof of medical immunization
- If you have already attended the UF Graduate School but not enrolled for two or more consecutive terms, which includes summer sessions, you must apply for readmission whether to the same or a different graduate program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 691 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 449 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Florida 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.
About University of Florida
University of Florida
Gainesville, United States
public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
