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.
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.
| Research Team | Master of Agriculture | Master of Science | MBA/Masters of Agriculture Combined Degree | PhD |
Food Science & Bioresource Technology
Food Science and Bioresource Technology research 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 |
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 |
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 |
Current Students
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