Program Overview
The Nutrition and Food Sciences at Louisiana 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 Sciences 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 28,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,308 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Baton Rouge, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutrition and Food Sciences 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
- Food Preservation
- Food Composition and Analysis
- Macronutrients
- Topics in Micronutrients
- Food Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
All applicants must have the following in order to be considered for unconditional admission
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
- A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (A = 4.0) on all undergraduate work (or in the final 64 credit hours) and any graduate work already completed. Acceptable GRE or GMAT scores.
- Demonstrated English proficiency.
- A copy of the name page of your passport.
- A completed Affidavit of Support and supporting financial documents (required to process forms for F-1 and J-1 visas).
- Draft and Gather Additional Application Materials: statement of purpose, curriculum vitae.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 28,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,308 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 28,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 28,308 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Louisiana 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 Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, United States
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 24