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Program of Study - MS Degree - Thesis
Background Requirements
Proficiency in Food Science must be demonstrated by satisfactory completion of course work in the following areas: food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing and biochemistry. Background course requirements will normally be satisfied with completion of a BS degree in Food Science from an accredited institution. Students deficient in any of these areas will be required to complete coursework to fulfill these background course requirements.
Program Requirements
A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate study are required to graduate (the student's committee must approve all course work). This includes:
- A minimum of 6 hours of thesis-research credit (NFSC 799), and
- A minimum of 24 credit hours of course work exclusive of thesis research to include:
- At least 12 hours designated for graduate students only (600-level courses),
- 3 credit hours of statistics designated as 400-level or above, and
- 2 credit hours of seminar (NFSC 688). All students are expected to attend all seminars.
Attendance at the Distinguished Speakers Seminar Series, and Thesis Seminars are strongly recommended.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required to maintain good standing and for graduation.
A residence of at least 2 semesters or their equivalent (4 semesters at half time) is required. A research project (thesis); the non-thesis option is not offered. All graduate students are expected to complete their research project within the areas of interest of our faculty.
For more information, contact nfscinfo@umd.edu
Last updated: 09/13/2007