MSc in Food Science (Thesis Option) in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst

The MS in Food Science will expand your expertise in this discipline, equipping you for professional roles in the industry or advanced academic pursuits.

You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of food chemistry, analytical methods, microbiology, quality control, and processing technologies. Advanced coursework covers specialized subjects including food biochemistry, physical properties of foods, and pathogen identification, alongside other key topics. Cross-disciplinary courses from areas like plant and soil sciences are also offered.

Students entering this graduate program generally hold bachelor's degrees in food science or related fields such as microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or nutrition.

For those pursuing laboratory research careers or PhD studies, a traditional thesis track is available. Applicants with non-food science undergraduate degrees exploring alternative career paths may be eligible for the intensive one-year, non-thesis program.

With its distinguished legacy of educating food science experts, the Department of Food Science thoroughly prepares graduates for positions across the food industry, academia, and government sectors.