Program Overview
The Food Science and Nutrition at University of Missouri - Columbia 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 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Columbia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Science and 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
- Food Chemistry and Analysis
- Investigation of Food Properties
- Food Chemistry and Analysis Laboratory
- Principles of Food Processing
- Food Process Engineering
- Microbiology
- Food Microbiology
- Food Microbiology Laboratory
- Hospitality Human Resources Management
- Hospitality Sales
- Destination Management
- International Hotel Management
- Hospitality Financial Management
- Agricultural Safety and Health
- Electricity: Wiring and Equipment
- Material Handling and Conditioning
- Agricultural Equipment and Machinery
- Precision Agriculture Science and Technology
- Optimization and Management of Food and Agriculture Systems
- Surface Water Management
- Irrigation and Drainage
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s 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).
- Unofficial transcripts: all applicants selected for admission will be required to submit official transcripts.
- Personal statement: elaborating the reason for applicant\xc2\x92s interest in Food Science
- CV
- 3 letters of recommendation filled out through the ApplyYourself application: at least two of the recommendation letters must come from an academic source (professor of a course, faculty advisor, faculty graduate committee member) and must address the applicant\xc2\x92s academic abilities and potential as a graduate student.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 15,832 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Columbia 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 Missouri - Columbia
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, United States
University of Missouri - Columbia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months