• Master of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition program at Northwestern University is a duration of 2 years.
  • Students can complete the program on a part-time or full-time basis.
  • The department also offers a combined Master of Science-Dietetics Internship (MS-DI) program accredited by the Accreditation for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). 
  • The specific areas of study include nutritional biochemistry/molecular biology, nutrient function/metabolism, medical nutrition therapy/dietetics, nutritional immunology, food processing/engineering, food chemistry/biochemistry, and food safety/microbiology/quality.
  • The MSc program minimum credit requirements are 30-32.
  • Students in the thesis Master’s are usually able to complete the degree in 2-2½ years.