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Cornell University’s Master of Food Science (MFS) is a specialized one-year, course-based program focused on ensuring that all people have access to healthy, safe and affordable food.

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The MFS program at Cornell CALS is a master’s that matters.

Study across a wide range of focus areas, including:

Our faculty, students and graduates work with the food industry, government regulatory agencies and researchers across the world.

Food Chemistry and Product Development

Food Microbiology and Food Safety

One-year, course-based master’s degree program with no thesis required.

Strong Cornell alumni network.

Future-focused curriculum: The MFS brings together leaders, innovators and technical experts to anticipate and develop solutions for society’s most pressing food-related challenges.

Proximity to industry: Cornell’s location in the Finger Lakes region of New York puts you close to the Food Venture Center, Pilot Planet facilities and nearly 10,000 acres of vineyards.

Customizable and cutting-edge: Our numerous concentration options and well-equipped Stocking Hall research laboratories place Cornell’s MFS among the best food science programs in the world.