The M.S. degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition may be earned for a program of study comprising at least 30 hours of work (including credit for the thesis work) in the areas of human nutrition and food science. Our Human Nutrition faculty conduct research in the areas of nutrition education and behavioral interventions, community nutrition, human nutrient requirements over the lifespan, the effects of micronutrients, trace minerals and lipids on human health and other nutritional issues. Food science faculty conduct research the areas of food safety and quality, food chemistry, food microbiology and food processing, and the development of healthy foods and novel value-added food products. Students may opt to focus their coursework in food science, human nutrition, or a combination of the disciplines. Thesis and non-thesis options are available.
September 2025
College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture
5782 Winslow Hall, Room 100,
ORONO,
Maine,
04469, United States
Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0; combined (verbal and quantitative) GRE score of at least 300; analytical writing score of at least 4; and TOEFL score of at least 88 (GRE is no longer required for non-thesis MS applicants)
The Graduate School requires a minimum score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or equivalent.
IELTS: Minimum 6.5
PTE Academic Minimum Score: 60
DuoLingo: Minimum 105
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
