Food Systems M.S.

Program Overview

Study food systems at UVM

Students pursuing an MS in Food Systems will apply knowledge of the interconnected and interdependent global food system and develop skills in mixed method research approaches in order to critically analyze and propose solutions to problems. The goal is always to combine knowledge with action. The program is flexible so that students may take courses full or part-time, however it was designed to be completed in 18 months.

Food Systems M.S. (UVM Catalogue)

Curriculum

Required core courses

• FS 6400 - Food Systems & Society
• FS 6450 - Food Systems & Science
• FS 6475 - Food Systems & Policy
• FS 6510 - Professional Development Seminar
• FS 6520 - Research Design Seminar
• FS 6392 - Master's Project Research (Project Students) OR
• FS 6391 - Master's Thesis Research (Thesis Students)

Deadlines

January 15

Admissions

• GPA of 3.00 or higher.
• TOEFL or IELTS exam scores must be submitted if you are an international student.
• Completion of a college-level statistics course. If this information is not clearly listed on a college transcript, you will need to provide additional documentation as evidence that you have fulfilled this requirement

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Costs and Funding

We have two partial fellowships that are offered to our top two Masters candidates each year. If you would like to be considered for a Food Systems Innovation Fellowship, please indicate this on the online application in the appropriate section.  Contact the Food Systems Administrator for more information about the fellowships.

The Food Systems Graduate Program has non-standard costs.