Master of Science in Food Science
About This Programme
Advanced food science, processing and safety.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Required Courses
15 credit hours
- COSC501 Research Methods1 credit
- COSC502 Ethics of Scientific Research1 credit
- FDSC605 Graduate Seminar1 credit
- FDSC610 Advanced Food Chemistry - 12 credits
- FDSC622 Advanced Food Analysis - I2 credits
- FDSC633 Advanced Food Processing - I3 credits
- FDSC640 Advanced Food Microbiology - I3 credits
- STAT503 Applied Statistics2 credits
Elective Courses
Select two (6 credit hours)
Choose two courses (6 credit hours).
- FDSC631 Enzymes Technology and Fermentation3 credits
- FDSC645 Advanced Food Quality3 credits
- FDSC660 Novel and Functional Foods3 credits
- FDSC691 Special Topics in Food Science3 credits
- FDSC620 Food Structure and Rheology3 credits
- FDSC625 Food Waste and By-product Utilization3 credits
- FDSC715 Advanced Shelf Life of Stored Foods3 credits
Thesis
9 credit hours
- FDSC699 Research Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in food science, nutrition, dietetics, quality assurance and public health, or continue to professional registration and postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Food & Nutrition
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 34,500/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.