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Food Science and Nutrition

Framingham State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MSc
Deadline Jun, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Framingham, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Food Science and Nutrition at Framingham State University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  4. Location: Framingham, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food Science and Nutrition programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research and Seminar in Food Science/Nutritional Biochemistry
  2. Thesis in Food Science/Nutritional Biochemistry
  3. Laboratory Practicum
  4. Human Nutrition Science
  5. Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism
  6. Instrumental Analysis (an elective may be substituted with approval of the program advisor)
  7. Food Analysis
  8. Food Chemistry
  9. Food Safety and Microbiology
  10. Food Engineering and Processing

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Complete the online graduate admission application
  • Submit the $50.00 application fee
  • Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, which includes basic courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics.
  • QPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, including acceptable grades in science and mathematics courses taken as an undergraduate.
  • Provide two letters of recommendation 
  • Submit a typed, 300-word personal statement
  • Submit official test reports for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) which includes verbal and quantitative reasoning and analytical writing. Preferred minimum scores are: 150 verbal; 150 math; 4.0 writing.
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Framingham State University 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 Framingham State University

    Framingham State University logo

    Framingham State University

    Framingham, United States

    public university in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Jun, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English