Graduate study is offered in the Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion leading to a Master of Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with concentrations in Food Science and Technology; Nutrition; or Health Promotion. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion is also offered through this department with concentrations in Food Science and Technology or Nutrition.
Food Science and Technology Concentration
A student may work toward a Master of Science in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in Food Science and Technology by selecting courses from Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion and allied areas such as biochemistry, microbiology, animal and dairy sciences, and other disciplines.
Nutrition Concentration
A Master of Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in Nutrition is offered by selecting courses in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion; Statistics; and Biochemistry.
Health Promotion Concentration
A Master of Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion with a concentration in Health Promotion is available. This program is designed to equip students for careers as public health educators, health promotion specialists, and health scientists.
16 August 2023, 16 January 2024
Mississippi State University
Starkville Campus, 25 Old Main,
101 Montgomery Hall,
MISSISSIPPI STATE,
Mississippi,
39762, United States
An applicant must request an official transcript from the bachelor’s degree institution and from each college or university attended following the bachelor’s degree.
TOEFL Paper-based score: 550 or better
TOEFL Internet-based (iBT): 79 or better
IELTS: 6.5 or better
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
