• MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign​ is offered as a 1-year program by the College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences.
  • This university is ranked #47 in the National University Rankings by US News 2021.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition offers in-residence MS in Food Science and Human Nutrition.
  • Graduate studies in food science prepare students to apply the principles of science and engineering to ensure the quantity, quality, variety, attractiveness, and safety of foods. Graduates pursue careers in industry, academia, and governmental agencies.
  • FSHN faculty address a wide variety of research areas related to food science, including these general focal areas of strength:
    • food chemistry 
    • sensory science
    • food microbiology
    • chemical/microbial food safety
    • food processing and engineering
  • Within the areas of food chemistry and sensory science our researchers are studying flavor chemistry, manipulation of storage components, food safety and toxicology, structure-function behavior, and chemical stability of foods.
  • Food science students interested in food processing and engineering can benefit from studying with faculty members researching topics including the effects of thermal processing on fats and oils, bioprocessing, state-of-the-art novel processing technologies, heat and mass transfer analysis, rheology, the use of acoustic ultrasound in processing, production systems modeling and optimization, and development of bio-based, biodegradable resins, and plastics.
  • The MS program consists of 32 credits.