Program Overview
The Nutrition & Food Science at Florida 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 & 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutrition & Food Science 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
- Fats & Proteins
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Research Design & Methodology lecture and laboratory
- Food Preservation
- Models of Health Behavior
- Supervised Teaching
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).
Admission Requirements
- An upper-division undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The same scale applies for
- graduate-level work.
- A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Prerequisites must be completed before you enter the program; applicants that have not
- completed all prerequisites as per transcripts submitted (or cannot prove that he/she will complete
- the courses prior to completing their current degree) will be denied admission. Please visit
- individual program pages for prerequisite requirements.
- A competitive Graduate Record Examination revised General Test (GRE) score; recommended
- score of above the 50th percentile (approximately 150) in both verbal and quantitative sections
- with a 4.0 or higher on the writing section. Please note that it can take up to ten (10) days after
- sitting for the GRE for an official score report to be sent to the university.
- International students must have an official TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 80
- (Internet-based) to meet university requirements. Our department does not accept other English
- proficiency examinations (i.e. IELTS).
- A visit to the department is encouraged. Please contact us at nfes_gs@fsu.edu to schedule your
- visit. Before you submit your online application and pay the application fee, you should directly
- contact graduate faculty members in your area of interest to determine availability and
- recommend experiences and qualifications regarding mentorship in internships, practica, research
- and other hands-on experiences.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,110 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida 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 Florida State University
Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States
public university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
