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The California State University, Fresno offers a Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences that delivers advanced expertise in food science, dietetics, or nutrition. This program prepares students for careers in food research, production, processing, chemistry, microbiology, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition education, and food systems management.
At California State University, Fresno, the Master of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences fosters advanced knowledge, research capabilities, and leadership development.
Graduates of this program will gain the ability to:
Apply expertise and analytical skills to develop creative solutions,
Effectively share research outcomes via professional presentations and publications,
Progress in their careers while contributing actively to their field.
Specifically, a student shall (1) hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association, or have completed equivalent academic preparation as determined by appropriate campus authorities; (2) be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended; (3) have satisfied any one of the following: [a] attained a GPA of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree, or [b] attained a GPA of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted, or [c] hold an acceptable post-baccalaureate degree earned at an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association.
Undergraduate coursework grade point average of 3.0 or better on the last 60 semester/ 90 quarter units. If preparatory language is other than English, minimum TOEFL of 550 and Minimum TWE (Test of Written English) score of 4.
English language Score: TOEFL – 80 iBT, or IELTS – 6.5, or Pearson’s Test of English - 53, or iTEP – 4.5.