Agricultural Food & Nutritional Science Graduate Degrees

The Department of AFNS attracts over $20 million in research funding every year. On main campus for research and teaching in plant, animal, food processing and bio-resource, Human Nutrition, Agri-Food Materials, Genomics and Proteomics and Food Microbiology. AFNS offers both thesis-based and course-based programs as well as a combined degree with the School of Business.


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Animal Science

Research disciplines include nutrition and metabolism, microbiology, immunology, reproductive physiology, genetics and genomics, meat quality, and ethology to support optimal health and production efficiency in domestic animal species.

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Food Science & Bioresource Technology

Research in Food Science & Technology or Bioresource Technology takes an integrated approach to value-added utilization of agricultural commodities, targeting both food and industrial products.

| Research Team | Master of Agriculture | Master of Science | MBA/Masters of Agriculture Combined Degree | PhD |

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Human Nutrition

Human Nutrition research explores the links between all aspects of nutrition and human health with the ultimate goal of preventing diseases and enhancing the quality of life.

| Research Team | Master of Agriculture | Master of Science | MBA/Masters of Agriculture Combined Degree | PhD |

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Plant Biosystems

Plant Biosystems research crosses many disciplines in the areas of plant physiology, biochemistry,plant breeding, weed management, plant pathology, and rangeland management.

| Research Team | Master of Agriculture | Master of Science | MBA/Masters of Agriculture Combined Degree | PhD |

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Current Students

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