Online M.S. in Food Science & Human Nutrition
30 Credits
Fall: March 15 | Spring: October 15 | Summer February 15
No GRE/GMAT Required
About the Program
The online M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition provides students with broad knowledge in the fields of Food Science and Human Nutrition while emphasizing professional development, research, and communication. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for success as food industry and nutrition professionals. With the combined Human Nutrition and Food Technology option delivered completely online, working professionals can take advantage of the flexibility of course scheduling, working around their busy lives.
To learn more about the program, visit the School of Food and Agriculture website.
The curriculum in this program does not prepare students to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN).
Contact Us
Have questions about earning your M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.
Curriculum
- 30 credit hours, typically taking two years to complete
- Other courses offered are not eligible for the online tuition discount and may not be applied towards the degree or a graduate certificate.
- No thesis required
- Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to graduate.
- Please note that many classes in the Graduate Catalog are only taught on campus, not online. The courses listed below are approved for online students.
Admissions
Application Deadlines
- Fall: March 15
- Spring: October 15
- Summer: February 15
Careers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of agricultural and food scientists is projected to grow 9% from 2020 to 2030 with about 4,400 openings per year. The median annual wage for agricultural and food scientists was $74,160 in May 2021, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950.
Notable Companies Employing Current Students & Alumni
- Atlantic Sea Farms
- Bolthouse Farms
- Campbell Soup Company
- Cigna
- Coca Cola
- Deli Star Corporation
- E. A. Sween Company
- Farmer Brothers Company
- Firmenich
- McCormick & Company
- Schreiber Foods
- U.S. Army, Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center
Faculty
Our faculty are dedicated to providing quality undergraduate and graduate education. Faculty and staff conduct both basic and applied research, using human and animal nutrition models, as well as studies in the areas of fruit and vegetable products, food safety, seafood quality, sensory evaluation, and product development. Faculty members maintain valuable partnerships with the food industry, health care, and community settings throughout Maine and conduct collaborative research with colleagues within the state, the nation, and around the globe.