This degree program has three options: Nutritional Biochemistry & Physiology, Applied & Community Nutrition, and Dietetics.
The Nutritional Biochemistry & Physiology option focuses on biochemical, physiological, and molecular aspects of nutrition. It mainly serves students who intend to obtain a Ph.D. in nutritional sciences or related fields, and also those seeking additional basic knowledge for jobs in research or teaching.
The Applied & Community Nutrition option provides advanced training for careers in nutrition education or community nutrition. In addition to gaining basic knowledge of nutritional biochemistry, emphasis is placed on clinical and public health aspects of nutrition.
The Dietetics option is open to students who are also seeking the Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) Credential. For more information about this option, visit our Dietetics page.
Admission Criteria (click here)
Requirements for M.S. Degree
Nutritional Biochemistry & Physiology Option and Applied & Community Nutrition Option
All MS students must complete a minimum of 30 credits; please refer to the graduate handbook.
All students must complete Nutrition: A Biochemical and Physiological Basis (16:709:552, 4 credits; 16:708:553, 4 credits) and Statistics (3 credits).
For the Nutritional Biochemistry & Physiology option, courses in biochemistry (6 to 8 credits), Nutrition Seminar (16:709:601), and additional courses (for a total of at least 24 course credits) in cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, immunology, etc., are required.
For the Applied & Community Nutrition option, Health Promotion in Nutrition & Dietetics 1 (16:709:524) courses in clinical nutrition, nutrition education, community nutrition, epidemiology, etc., are taken (up to a total of at least 24 course credits).
All students carry out original research under the direction of a member of the graduate program and defend a master's thesis (6 credits) or write a critical essay. A total of 30 credits is required for the degree. Typical time for completion of all M.S. requirements is two years.
Requirements for the MS Degree - Dietetics Option
For details, please visit our Dietetics page.