Master of Science Degree in Nutrition Sciences: The degree focuses on human nutrition with an emphasis on the application of knowledge in the medical, research, management, and public health fields. Graduates will be able to assess nutritional status, and identify nutrition-related diseases, appropriate for individuals and communities, preparing them to secure professional positions in the ever-expanding fields of health care and public health. Students will gain experience in the interpretation of research and learn to communicate their knowledge in a variety of contexts.  

The Master of Science in nutrition sciences degree is offered to students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in a relevant program and have met admission requirements.

Before being offered admission to the M.S. degree program, applicants must be reviewed and recommended for admission by the Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences Admissions Committee. Note that although we accept applications throughout the year, most of our incoming students join us during the fall semester. Please contact us before you complete the online application if you would like to be considered for spring or summer semester admission. Decisions on admissions are based on previous academic records, statements of professional goals and experiences, and letters of reference.

Prerequisites for M.S. study in Nutrition Sciences*

• Introductory Nutrition
• Introductory or General Chemistry with Lab
• Organic Chemistry with Lab
• Biochemistry, upper division preferred
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology
• Statistics

*In special circumstances you may be conditionally admitted without all prerequisites, but must complete these classes before taking any graduate classes

Requirements for a Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
NUTR 5370	Research Methods in Nutrition Sciences	3
NUTR 5355	Macronutrients and Metabolism	3
NUTR 5V90	Special Project in Nutr Sciences 1	6
STA 5300	Statistical Methods	3
or STA 5351	Introduction to Theory of Statistics
Select 4 additional NUTR courses		12
Elective		3
Choose an additional elective under advisement of Graduate Program Director or mentor 2
Total Hours		30

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A total of 6 credit hours of NUTR 5V90 Special Project in Nutr Sciences are required over at least 2 semesters.

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Electives can be from Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Statistics, or from another discipline with permission from your Faculty Mentor