Program Overview
The Food Science at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MSc programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies over 12 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 agriculture & environmental studies. 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 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:
- Environmental Scientist
- Sustainability Manager
- Agricultural Analyst
- Conservation Officer
- Food Safety Specialist
- Climate Policy Advisor
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["Master\'s Plan B/C Studies", \'The Science of Food Systems\', \'Advanced Food Science I\', \'Advanced Food Science II\', \'Advanced Food Safety\', \'International Nutrition\', \'DNA and Genetic Analysis\', \'Information Research Skills\', \'Grant Writing for Graduate Students\', \'Advanced Topics in Clinical Nutrition\', \'Seminar in Food and Nutritional Sciences\', \'Topics in Nutritional Sciences\', \'Global Nutrition\', \'Supplemental and Nutritional Approaches in Disease Prevention and Treatment\', \'Nutrition and Disease: Cellular and Molecular Aspects\', \'Advanced Child and Adolescent Nutrition\', \'Advanced Lab Techniques\', "Indigenous Peoples\' Food Systems, Environment and Health", \'Nutritional Epidemiology\']
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 3 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).
Admission requirements;
To be considered for admission to the MS program in Food Science, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
- hold a bachelor\'s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
- have taken one course each in organic chemistry, microbiology, biological science (in addition to microbiology), college physics, and biochemistry
- arrange for two confidential recommendations (utilizing departmental recommendation MS Word or Acrobat PDF forms)
- submit GRE scores
- obtain admission clearance by the Graduate Division.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months