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 Science

Food Chemistry and Product Development

Food Microbiology and Food Safety

Food Engineering

Dairy Processing

Sensory Evaluation

Enology

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

Strong Cornell alumni network.

Food Toxicology

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.