University Of Florida - [UF], Florida, Gainesville - Courses & Fees

Gainesville, Florida

University Public College

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.

Important Dates

Event	Start Date	End Date
Application Deadline For Spring 2024 Intake	-	Nov 1, 2023
Application Deadline For Summer 2024 Intake	-	Apr 1, 2024
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Jul 15, 2023	Sep 15, 2023

Academic Eligibility:

Students must hold a recognized baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
Applicants must have an adequate background in physical and biological sciences and food science or nutritional sciences.
For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0) is required.
Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Or, completed a master’s degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

308 / 340

Avg. Score in

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Three letters of recommendation - Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
Statement of Purpose - An essay or other written statement written by the student.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
QS Connect Master’s Scholarship	$2000	Yes	N/A
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	$150	Yes	N/A
Go Clean Scholarship	$3500	Yes	N/A
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Variable	Yes	Apr 1, 2023