The application deadline for food systems graudate degree programs is January 15. If you are currently enrolled as an undergraduate and interested in the Accelerated Master's program (AMP), please contact Allison Spain.
All applications and materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must be submitted through the UVM Graduate Admissions online application. Please carefully review the instructions before completing the application.
MS & AMP Applicants:
PhD Applicants:
In addition to the statement of purpose, please submit a separate 1-2 paragraph research statement (as a miscellaneous attachment), outlining your research interests and trajectory. You should also give us an example of research that you accomplished either in school or in a professional setting.
Apply to become a Food Systems Innovation Fellow. Details here (PDF)
When resources allow, we provide temporary research and instructional assistant positions. Students are notified about these opportunities when they are announced.
Are you a permanent resident of one of the New England States? If so, learn more about how you can apply for a reduced tuition rate to pursue an MS in Food Systems via the New England Board of Higher Education RSP Tuition Break program
Are you an out-of-state student? If so you will receive the variable tuition rate. The variable tuition rate is 36% less per credit than the out-of-state rate for a Traditional Graduate Student Program at UVM.
Our program does not provide funding for all students in the same manner. Rather funding decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. All accepted students will be offered tuition and stipend for a minimum of two years. Please contact Allison Spain for more information.
Median Levels:
Rent and utilities: $753 per month
Food: $260 per month
Out of pocket health, drugs and dental: $150 per year
Cable TV + Phone: $50 per month
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