UHM Graduate Studies - Food Science

Contact Information

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Department of Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences
1955 East-West Rd.
Agricultural Science 216
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7095
Fax: (808) 956-4024
Website

Yong Li, PhD
Graduate Chair
E-mail: liyong@hawaii.edu

Degrees Offered

MS in food science

Graduate Faculty

List of Faculty

University of Hawai'i Directory

Food Science

Application Deadlines

Fall	Spring
I — February 1 D — February 1	I — September 1 D — September 1

Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents

Admissions Requirements

Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.

Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and 2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program.

GRE Scores
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE is required by the graduate program. Click here for information on the GRE and when it is required by the Graduate Division. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

TOEFL Scores - 580/92 or above
TOEFL is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Program Overview

Interest in nutrition, food, and the relationship of food to human health and fitness has never been greater than today. The Department of Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers graduate studies leading to the MS in food science. Students may choose to specialize in food safety and quality, food processing and engineering, food chemistry and biochemistry, food biotechnology, and product development.

Food scientists pursue diverse careers in the food industry, health-care and fitness facilities, hospitals, nutrition education and communication enterprises, government or private-sector food and nutrition agencies, and scientific research laboratories. Graduates have found employment as college instructors, technical personnel in the food industry, regulatory or other governmental agencies, and researchers. Others have pursued further postgraduate studies.

Degree Requirements

All graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements for this graduate program.

Students may select either Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis).

Plan A requires 30 credits (including 10 credits of thesis research), a written thesis and defense of the thesis.
Plan B requires 30 credits, including six to nine credits of directed research.
Both plans require one semester of teaching experience, a general exam for advancement to candidacy, and a final exam.

Courses
To view a listing of courses offered, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/departments/fshn.htm.

Related Program(s)

animal sciences, kinesiology and rehabilitation science, nutritional sciences, physiology

Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

2009-11-16

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