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Types of Masters in Nutrition
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Type of MS |
Expected time to degree |
Graduate Coursework* |
Research Component? |
Exit Requirement |
Professional and Career Prospects After Completing the Degree |
Program Page |
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| Master of Science in Human Nutrition: Specialization in Nutrition Research | 2 years | 30 credit hours, with ≥ 6 hours as research credit | Yes | MS Thesis Defense | Nutrition-based research in an academic, government, or industry environment; doctoral studies in human nutrition or other biological and biochemical sciences | Learn More |
| Master of Science in Human Nutrition: Specialization in Professional Studies | 2 years | 30 credit hours, with 29 hours of coursework and 1 credit for exit requirement | No | Cumulative Exam | Professional working in industry who would benefit from scientific nutrition-based knowledge, non-US citizens looking to apply to US-based medical schools | Learn more |
| Masters of Dietetics and Nutrition (MDN) | 2 years | Clinical coordinated program which includes 43 hours of didactic coursework integrated with 9 months (16 hours) of supervised of clinical rotations | Potentially (if part of Capstone project) | Capstone Project/Paper | Eligibility to sit for the registered dietician nutritionist (RDN) exam, clinical practitioner of nutrition science | Learn more |