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photo - graduate student in labThe University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) offers several food-related Master’s Degree and PhD graduate programs in a variety of academic disciplines. Many of these programs are interdisciplinary. UNL also offers several distance education opportunities, including the Master of Applied Science (MAS) Degree Program. Please see the links below for more information on programs, entrance requirements and how to apply.

Graduate Program Summaries
Source: UNL Office of Graduate Studies website

Animal Science

Graduate Degrees Offered
   • M.S.; Ph.D.

Specializations
   • Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Areas of Study
   • Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Food Science & Technology

Graduate Degrees Offered
   • M.S.; Ph.D.

Areas of Study
   • Microbial Genomics and Ecology
   • Intestinal Microbiology and Health
   • Probiotics and Prebiotics
   • Analytical Methodology Development
   • Food Allergens and Immunology
   • Proteomics
   • Food Components Structure and Function
   • Food Safety and Toxicology
   • Cereal Grain Processing and Functionality
   • Nutraceuticals and Metabolomics
   • New Generation Processing Technologies
   • Modeling and Engineering

Distance Education Opportunities

Graduate Certificate in Food Safety & Defense

Nutrition and Health Sciences

Graduate Degrees Offered
   • M.S.; Ph.D.

Departmental Program Specializations
   • Community Nutrition and Health Promotion (M.S.)
   • Dietetics* (M.S.)
   • Nutrition and Exercise (M.S.)

Areas of Study
   • Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition (Ph.D., M.S.)
   • Community Nutrition and Health Promotion (Ph.D., M.S.)
   • Dietetics* (M.S.)
   • Exercise Physiology and Nutrition (Ph.D.)
   • Food Literacy, Quality and Safety (Ph.D., M.S.)
   • Hospitality Management (M.S.)

Distance Education Opportunities
   • M.S. with Dietetics* specialization

*Available only to Registered Dietitians (RD) or those eligible for registration exam.

To explore additional graduate areas of study, visit the complete list of programs on the Office of Graduate Studies site.

Learn more about completing a graduate degree at UNL.