Nutrition Science, MSNS
The goal of the online Master of Science in Nutrition Science (MSNS) is to increase the body of knowledge in nutrition science to improve public health and health promotion for nutrition-associated disease management both in the US and globally.
Curriculum
Prerequisites for admission to the program include an introductory nutrition and biology or chemistry.
The 10 CU MS degree would include 6 courses in Advanced Nutrition training, 2 electives, and 2 capstone courses, that could be completed by full time students in 3 semesters or part-time students in 5 semesters. All courses other than the 2 capstone courses would also be open to student in the Graduate Nutrition Minor and Graduate Nutrition Certificate programs.
SAMPLE COURSE TABLE
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| NUTR 6010 | Nutritional Epidemiology | 1 |
| NUTR 6020 | Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism | 1 |
| NUTR 6030 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 1 |
| NUTR 6040 | Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism | 1 |
| NUTR 6050 | Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 1 |
| NURS 6230 | Effective Nutrition Counseling and Health Education Skills | 1 |
| or NUTR 6060 | Effective Nutrition Counseling and Health Education Skills | |
| NUTR 6070 | Capstone Project Planning | 1 |
| NUTR 6080 | Capstone Project Completion | 1 |
| Select 2 Elective Courses | 2 | |
| Obesity and Health | ||
or NUTR 6760 | Obesity and Health | |
| Nutrition Equity | ||
| Omics of Nutrition Science | ||
| Culinary Nutrition | ||
| Total Course Units | 10 | |
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.
Full Time Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Course Units | |
| Core Courses | 3 | |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| Core Courses | 2 | |
| Capstone I | 1 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Course Units | 4.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| Core Course | 1 | |
| Capstone II | 1 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Course Units | 3.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 10.00 | |
Part Time Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Course Units | |
| Core Courses | 2 | |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| Core Courses | 2 | |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Summer | ||
| Core Course | 1 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Core Course | 1 | |
| Capstone I | 1 | |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Spring | ||
| Capstone II | 1 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Course Units | 2.00 | |
| Total Course Units | 10.00 | |