MSc in Food Science in Honolulu United States | University of Hawaii at Manoa

Nutrition, food, and their impact on human health and wellness have reached unprecedented levels of public interest. The Department of Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences provides a Master of Science program in food science with specialization options in food safety and quality, processing and engineering, chemistry and biochemistry, microbiology, education, and customized study areas. Collaborative departments include Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences, Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, and Microbiology.

The Food Science program aims to equip students with the ability to:

Achieve comprehensive understanding of core food science principles.
Develop specialized expertise within their chosen food science concentration.
Excel in both verbal and written communication skills.
Design, execute, and analyze food-related research.
Operate effectively as professionals in their selected field.
Graduates from any curriculum track are qualified for various roles across food production companies, healthcare institutions, educational organizations, government nutrition programs, and research facilities. Alumni have secured positions as academic faculty, food industry specialists, government regulators, and research scientists, while others have continued to doctoral-level studies.