Nutrition—Master of Science
Degree: Master of Science
Website: Master of Science in Nutrition
College/School: School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
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Master of Science in Nutrition
The Master of Science in Nutrition degree is a 30-credit-hour program. This program provides students with knowledge of current nutrition research, evidence-based nutrition practices, and advances the training and skills necessary to apply that knowledge in their professional careers. All students take foundation courses in macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrition research, and statistics. This program fulfills the current academic requirement of obtaining a master's degree to be eligible to take the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam. Students may also complete the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics and/or Dietetic Internship while working on the Master of Science in Nutrition degree. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food service management settings as leaders in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
The MS in Nutrition is designed to meet the needs of:
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Students wanting to expand their knowledge of nutrition.
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Students desiring a career in nutrition and dietetics.
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Students completing requirements necessary to be eligible to sit for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Master of Science in Nutrition program must have
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An earned Baccalaureate degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) with an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.
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International students and applicants with an undergraduate cumulative GPA less than 3.2 must have taken the GRE within the last 5 years and received a minimum score of 143 in Verbal Reasoning, 141 in Quantitative Reasoning and 3 on the Analytical Essay.
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Students must satisfy the necessary prerequisites for the M.S. program in Nutrition. These prerequisites may be completed during the program, however this may extend time to completion.
- Anatomy and Physiology (4 hours)
- Biochemistry* (3 hours)
*Note that to take biochemistry, you must have successfully completed general and organic chemistry. If you have taken an Introductory Chemistry course, you can take CHEM 1320 Biological Chemistry for Health Professions in the Fall semester in the M.S. Nutrition Program and NUTR 3370 Nutritional Biochemistry in the Spring semester.
Master of Science in Nutrition Degree Plan
Students complete 11 credit hours of foundation requirements, 4 credit hours of synthesis/research (Capstone), and 15 credit hours of electives (minimum 9 hours in nutrition) for a minimum of 30 credit hours.
Nutrition Foundation Coursework
Nutrition Elective Coursework
Nine (9) hours of nutrition graduate electives are required.
Electives
The student must choose graduate elective courses to meet the 30 credit hour program minimum. They do not have to be nutrition graduate courses.
Synthesis/Research Capstone Option
Students choosing the Capstone option take the Capstone Master's Project across a minimum of 2 semesters for a total of 4 credit hours.
| NUTR 62CS | Master’s Project | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 30