Master of Science in Integrated Food Security (Coursework and Dissertation)
24 monthsProgramme duration
8,040 USDTuition Fee/year
Nov-2025Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Main Objective: To prepare professionals capable of analyzing, planning, and implementing food security strategies at the community, national and international levels, especially in environments affected by:
Climate change
Poverty
Conflicts
Population growth
🧩 Main Areas of Study
The program integrates various disciplines (interdisciplinary), including:
Food Security & Nutrition
Meaning and dimensions of food security
Good nutrition and community health
Agricultural Production Systems
Sustainable agriculture
Resource management (land, water, seeds)
Food Systems & Value Chains
Food value chain
Food storage, processing and markets
Climate Change & Resilience
Climate impacts on food production
Adaptation & mitigation strategies
Policy, Governance & Planning
Food and agricultural policies
National and international food security plans
Research Methods & Data Analysis
Methods of research
Analysis of food security statistics
🎓 Skills Gained
Graduates will be able to:
Conduct food security assessments
Develop and manage food development projects
Analyze food and nutrition policies
Advise governments, NGOs and international organizations
Conduct research and provide scientific recommendations
🧑💼 Career Opportunities
Graduates work as:
Food Security Specialist
Nutrition & Livelihoods Officer
Project Manager (Agriculture/Food Programs)
Policy Analyst (Food & Nutrition)
Researcher / Lecturer
Organizations such as FAO, WFP, UNICEF, NGOs, Government, AU, UN
👨🎓 Eligible to Join (in general)
Graduates of Agriculture, Food Science, Nutrition, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Economics, Public Health, etc.
Minimum GPA is usually 2.7–3.0 (varies by college)
If you want, I can also:
Explain the entry requirements for colleges in Tanzania
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Climate change
Poverty
Conflicts
Population growth
🧩 Main Areas of Study
The program integrates various disciplines (interdisciplinary), including:
Food Security & Nutrition
Meaning and dimensions of food security
Good nutrition and community health
Agricultural Production Systems
Sustainable agriculture
Resource management (land, water, seeds)
Food Systems & Value Chains
Food value chain
Food storage, processing and markets
Climate Change & Resilience
Climate impacts on food production
Adaptation & mitigation strategies
Policy, Governance & Planning
Food and agricultural policies
National and international food security plans
Research Methods & Data Analysis
Methods of research
Analysis of food security statistics
🎓 Skills Gained
Graduates will be able to:
Conduct food security assessments
Develop and manage food development projects
Analyze food and nutrition policies
Advise governments, NGOs and international organizations
Conduct research and provide scientific recommendations
🧑💼 Career Opportunities
Graduates work as:
Food Security Specialist
Nutrition & Livelihoods Officer
Project Manager (Agriculture/Food Programs)
Policy Analyst (Food & Nutrition)
Researcher / Lecturer
Organizations such as FAO, WFP, UNICEF, NGOs, Government, AU, UN
👨🎓 Eligible to Join (in general)
Graduates of Agriculture, Food Science, Nutrition, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Economics, Public Health, etc.
Minimum GPA is usually 2.7–3.0 (varies by college)
If you want, I can also:
Explain the entry requirements for colleges in Tanzania
Compare Integrated Food Security vs Food Science & Technology
Find colleges that offer this course
Programme overview
Main Subject
Agriculture and Forestry
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Main Objective: To prepare professionals capable of analyzing, planning, and implementing food security strategies at the community, national and international levels, especially in environments affected by:
Climate change
Poverty
Conflicts
Population growth
🧩 Main Areas of Study
The program integrates various disciplines (interdisciplinary), including:
Food Security & Nutrition
Meaning and dimensions of food security
Good nutrition and community health
Agricultural Production Systems
Sustainable agriculture
Resource management (land, water, seeds)
Food Systems & Value Chains
Food value chain
Food storage, processing and markets
Climate Change & Resilience
Climate impacts on food production
Adaptation & mitigation strategies
Policy, Governance & Planning
Food and agricultural policies
National and international food security plans
Research Methods & Data Analysis
Methods of research
Analysis of food security statistics
🎓 Skills Gained
Graduates will be able to:
Conduct food security assessments
Develop and manage food development projects
Analyze food and nutrition policies
Advise governments, NGOs and international organizations
Conduct research and provide scientific recommendations
🧑💼 Career Opportunities
Graduates work as:
Food Security Specialist
Nutrition & Livelihoods Officer
Project Manager (Agriculture/Food Programs)
Policy Analyst (Food & Nutrition)
Researcher / Lecturer
Organizations such as FAO, WFP, UNICEF, NGOs, Government, AU, UN
👨🎓 Eligible to Join (in general)
Graduates of Agriculture, Food Science, Nutrition, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Economics, Public Health, etc.
Minimum GPA is usually 2.7–3.0 (varies by college)
If you want, I can also:
Explain the entry requirements for colleges in Tanzania
Compare Integrated Food Security vs Food Science & Technology
Find colleges that offer this course
Climate change
Poverty
Conflicts
Population growth
🧩 Main Areas of Study
The program integrates various disciplines (interdisciplinary), including:
Food Security & Nutrition
Meaning and dimensions of food security
Good nutrition and community health
Agricultural Production Systems
Sustainable agriculture
Resource management (land, water, seeds)
Food Systems & Value Chains
Food value chain
Food storage, processing and markets
Climate Change & Resilience
Climate impacts on food production
Adaptation & mitigation strategies
Policy, Governance & Planning
Food and agricultural policies
National and international food security plans
Research Methods & Data Analysis
Methods of research
Analysis of food security statistics
🎓 Skills Gained
Graduates will be able to:
Conduct food security assessments
Develop and manage food development projects
Analyze food and nutrition policies
Advise governments, NGOs and international organizations
Conduct research and provide scientific recommendations
🧑💼 Career Opportunities
Graduates work as:
Food Security Specialist
Nutrition & Livelihoods Officer
Project Manager (Agriculture/Food Programs)
Policy Analyst (Food & Nutrition)
Researcher / Lecturer
Organizations such as FAO, WFP, UNICEF, NGOs, Government, AU, UN
👨🎓 Eligible to Join (in general)
Graduates of Agriculture, Food Science, Nutrition, Environmental Science, Development Studies, Economics, Public Health, etc.
Minimum GPA is usually 2.7–3.0 (varies by college)
If you want, I can also:
Explain the entry requirements for colleges in Tanzania
Compare Integrated Food Security vs Food Science & Technology
Find colleges that offer this course
Admission Requirements
3.5+
The scholarships are strictly intended for UDSM staff only;
• Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.8 for a Bachelor degree and a good Master
degree with a GPA of 4 or above for dissertation or a pass for thesis;
• Master degree must be less than 5 years old;
2 Years
Nov-2025
Tuition fees
Domestic
2,550 USD
Domestic (Out of State)
2,550 USD
International
8,040 USD
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