Program Overview
The Nutrition and Food Science - MA at Wayne State University 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 Nutrition and Food Science - MA 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 1,278 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 590 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Detroit, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutrition and Food Science - MA 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
- Research Problems in Nutrition & Food Science
- Advanced Lab Techniques in Nutrition & Food Science
- Masters Thesis
- Masters Essay
- Markets & Marketing
- Management Principles and Organizational Processes
- Managing Organizational Behavior
- Social Perspectives on the Business Enterprise
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
Admission Requirements
an undergraduate degree with a major in science
a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (please note that the mean GPA of admitted students in 2015 was 3.7)
for applicants whose primary language is not English - completion of English proficiency requirement - scores from TOEFL (79 internet-based and 550 paper-based) or MELAB (85) or IELTS (6.5)
GRE test scores (these MUST be provided at the time of the application)
two letters of recommendation (please arrange for these to be received along with your application)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,278 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 590 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,278 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 590 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Wayne 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 Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Detroit, United States
American public research university located in Detroit, Michigan
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date May, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
