Master of Science in Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion at Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University offers a Master of Science in Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion through its Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion. This program lasts for 18 months and has a tuition fee of USD 26,430. To apply for this master's program, students need to show their English language skills. The accepted tests for this requirement are IELTS and TOEFL.

12th Grade

No specific cutoff is mentioned for 12th grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants must have a four-year degree from a recognized institution. For Nutrition concentrations, a minimum of 3.00 GPA is needed. For Food Science and Technology, a 2.75 GPA is required, but a 3.00 is preferred. The Health Promotion concentration also requires a 2.75 GPA, with 3.00 preferred. If a student has a GPA between 2.50 and 2.75, they may be considered for provisional admission. Provisional admission allows a student who does not meet the GPA requirement to become a regular student after achieving a 3.00 GPA on the first 9 hours of graduate courses.

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TOEFL

Marks: 79.0

A TOEFL score of 79 out of 120 is required.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

An IELTS score of 6.5 is required.

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Application Process for Mississippi State University

Step 1: Prepare Your Application Documents

• Statement of Purpose (SOP): Write and submit a statement of purpose that explains your goals and reasons for applying.
• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): You need three letters of recommendation. Each letter must be in English and, if written by a university staff or faculty member, it should be on official university letterhead.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Upload your resume or CV during the online application. Include your relevant experience and qualifications.

Step 2: Additional Documents Required

• Official Transcripts: Provide official transcripts from your bachelor's degree institution and from any college or university you attended after your bachelor's.
• GRE Scores: Submit your GRE scores as part of your application.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency: Include proof of your English language skills.
• Documentation of Support: Complete a Documentation of Support Form along with a Bank Letter or Document of Financial Support, ensuring all required signatures are included.
• Proof of Immunity: Provide proof of immunity to measles and rubella.

Step 3: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application process online through the university's application portal.

Step 4: Application Fees

• Fee Amount: The application fee is USD 80, which is approximately INR 6.74 Thousand.
• Payment Method: You can pay using a credit card.
• Payment Plans: The university offers payment plans to help students and parents manage tuition payments over several months. The costs vary by plan.
• Enrollment Fees: The semester plan has a $50 non-refundable enrollment fee per semester, while the annual plan has a $75 non-refundable fee for both fall and spring semesters combined.
• Payment Schedule: Payments are automatically deducted on the 1st of each month (or the first business day) from the linked account.
• Payment Options: Payments can be set up to draft from a U.S. checking or savings account or via credit/debit card (a 2.7% fee will apply for card payments).

Step 5: Application Deadlines

• Spring (January): October 1st
• Summer (May): March 1st
• Fall (August): May 1st

*These dates are tentative based on the previous year. For the exact deadline, consult with our expert counselors.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"