Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Nutrition and Food Science and Public Health in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
Wayne State's Master of Arts in Nutrition and Food Science with a Public Health focus explores food's complete lifecycle and its influence on human health via disease prevention, wellness initiatives, and medical treatments. Though nutrition and food science both examine food's role in human life, they diverge in their core approaches. Nutrition as both an academic discipline and career path centers on individuals, analyzing how dietary choices affect wellbeing for better or worse. Some curricula may additionally address how food access varies across communities. Conversely, food science investigates food composition along with its manufacturing, supply chain, and safety protocols, potentially specializing in areas like food packaging, safety standards, or drink technology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School. Admission criteria for the MA-MPH Joint Degree will meet the requirements of both MA and MPH degrees by requiring:
A minimum undergraduate Grade Point Average of 3.0 and all requirements for admission to the WSU Graduate School that include satisfying the English proficiency requirements. If applicants have not completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in the US or in a country where English is the native language, satisfactory attainment of scores in the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (85), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (79 internet-/550 paper-based), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (6.5) will be required. Tests should not be more than 2 years old. The MPH Program has established a minimum TOEFL score of 90 and a minimum IELTS score of 7.
Standardized Test Scores: GRE, MCAT, GMAT or LSAT within the last five years.
The submission of a professional curriculum vitae together with a satisfactory personal statement indicating the applicant's background, research and/or work experience, interests, and career goals as they relate to attainment of the MA-MPH degree. Three letters recommendation will also be required. An interview may be conducted.
A minimum undergraduate Grade Point Average of 3.0 and all requirements for admission to the WSU Graduate School that include satisfying the English proficiency requirements. If applicants have not completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in the US or in a country where English is the native language, satisfactory attainment of scores in the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) (85), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (79 internet-/550 paper-based), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (6.5) will be required. Tests should not be more than 2 years old. The MPH Program has established a minimum TOEFL score of 90 and a minimum IELTS score of 7.
Standardized Test Scores: GRE, MCAT, GMAT or LSAT within the last five years.
The submission of a professional curriculum vitae together with a satisfactory personal statement indicating the applicant's background, research and/or work experience, interests, and career goals as they relate to attainment of the MA-MPH degree. Three letters recommendation will also be required. An interview may be conducted.
Tuition
USD
28,116