Degree Designation
MASTER OF SCIENCE(FOOD SCIENCE FOR NUTRITION)
Admission Requirements
Plan A1 applicant
1) Hold a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Biotechnology, or Product Development from an institution which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
2) Have cumulative grade point average (GPA) not less than 2.50 on a 4-point grading system or equivalent
3) Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies
4) Have at least 2 years of technical work experience in food and nutrition or other related fields
5) Have at least 1 publication published or accepted for publication, as the first author or corresponding author, in a peer-reviewed international journal, or international conference proceedings which has a peer review
6) Applicants with qualification other than No. 2 to No. 5 specified above may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Plan A2 applicant
1) Hold a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Product Development, Food Biotechnology, Public Health, Nutrition, Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, or other related fields that have organic chemistry, and biochemistry or physiology courses from an institution which is accredited by the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation
2) Have cumulative grade point average (GPA) not less than 2.50 on a 4-point grading system or equivalent
3) Have an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of Faculty of Graduate Studies
4) Applicants with qualification other than No. 2 and No. 3 specified above may be considered by the Program Administrative Committee and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Curriculum Structure
Plan A1 |
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Thesis |
36
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Credits |
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Total not less than |
36
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Credits |
Plan A2 |
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Prerequisite Course |
No Credit |
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Required Courses |
18
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Credits |
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Elective Courses not less than |
6
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Credits |
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Thesis |
12
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Credits |
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Total not less than |
36
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Credits |
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Students of Plan A1 may register in certain courses, upon suggestions of the Program Administrative Committee or Thesis Advisory Committee. However, such courses are not counted as degree credits. |
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Job option after graduation
- Scholars, executives, or entrepreneurs in food and nutrition-related business
- Researchers in an academic institution, research facility, food industry, and public and private agencies related to food and nutrition research
- Academics in an institution of higher education which provides educational programs related to food science and nutrition, and health sciences
- Consultants on food and nutrition-related projects to public and private agencies, international organizations, research projects, health promotion units, and food industry