The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers several master's degree programs to expand your knowledge and advance your career.

Our options range from Animal and Food Sciences to Retailing and Tourism Management and more.

AEC 490 at Good Foods Co Op on February 20th, 2025

Agricultural Economics

The Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (MSAEC) empowers future leaders to shape sustainable food systems, resilient rural communities, and global agricultural policy.

Poultry Unit

Animal and Food Sciences

The Master of Science in Animal and Food Sciences (MSAFS) prepares students to innovate at the intersection of agriculture, animal production, and food science, driving solutions that shape sustainable food systems and improve lives.

Dr. Tiffany Messer in her lab

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

The Master of Science in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (MSBAE) prepares students to develop sustainable engineering solutions for global challenges in agriculture, energy, and the environment.

Engine Lab professional development

Community and Leadership Development

The Master of Science in Community and Leadership Development (MSCLD) empowers future leaders to elevate agricultural education, advance interdisciplinary research, and lead community-based initiatives.

Dr. Subba 'Reddy' Palli

Entomology

The Master of Science in Entomology (MSENT) prepares students to innovate at the intersection of insect science, agriculture, and health, driving solutions that protect crops, ecosystems, and communities.

Marketing photo shoot on Wednesday April 19, 2017. Photo by Mark Cornelison | UKphoto

Family Sciences

The Master of Science in Family Sciences (MSFS) prepares students for science and evidence-based practices to advance individual, family, and community health.

William Taylor, a field technician at UK's Robinson Forest, surveys salamanders as part of a capture-mark-recapture study. The project, overseen by Dr. Steve Price, assesses salamander abundance and density in the forest and is part of the ongoing Adaptive Silviculture for Climate Change (ASCC) initiative. Taylor measures, weighs, and tattoos each salamander with unique UV-reactive markings.

Forest and Natural Resource Sciences

The Master of Science in Forest and Natural Resource Sciences (MSFNRS) prepares students to lead in sustainable forest and ecosystem management through advanced research, interdisciplinary training, and applied problem-solving.

Members of Dr. Monte Salmeron's lab harvest soybean samples from dozens of research plots on Spindletop Farm.

Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences

The Master of Science in Integrated Plant and Soil Science (MSIPSS) prepares students to advance sustainable solutions in agriculture, ecosystems, plant sciences, and soil sciences through research, innovation, and outreach.

Dietetics and Human Nutrition students prepared recipes from the Plate it Up series in the HES Cooking Lab.

Nutrition and Food Systems

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Systems (MSNFS) prepares students to lead transformative changes in health, sustainability, and food equity through advanced interdisciplinary training.

Three RTM students in the UK bookstore

Retailing and Tourism Management

The Master of Science in Retailing and Tourism Management (MSRTM) prepares future innovators to elevate consumer experience, drive sustainable commerce, and lead global retail and tourism industries.

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Extension Water Quality Specialist Amanda Gumbert spoke at the field day at Robin Ridge Farm that showcased management practices for local watersheds.

Science Translation and Outreach

The Master of Science in Science Translation and Outreach (MSSTO) prepares graduates to communicate scientific findings clearly and effectively, advancing informed decision-making in agriculture and natural resource management.

Dr. Karen McDowell of Veterinary Science applies sun screen to a Palomino horse in a pasture on Spindletop Farm.

Veterinary Science

The Master of Science in Veterinary Science (MSVS) prepares students to lead innovative research in equine health, preparing them for impactful careers in veterinary science and biomedical discovery.