Dec 11, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

Foods for Health Concentration for Food Science, MS or PHD

Location(s): West Lafayette


About the Concentration


The Foods for Health concentration applies food and biological science principles to the study of whole foods, macro- and micro-nutrients, and bioactive components as a means to improve consumer health and identifies mechanisms by which these effects arise (such as the molecular interactions of food components in biological systems and the role of the gut microbiome).

Concentration Requirements


Thesis MS: 4-13 Credits Required (can include an additional concentration)

Non-thesis MS: 15 Credits Required (can include an additional concentration)

PHD: XX Credits Required (can include an additional concentration)