Nutrition (MS) at Cornell University

Programme overview

Graduate students in the graduate field of nutrition master’s program may obtain training in many aspects of nutrition and in the biological or social sciences related to nutrition. Students applying to the M.S. program in nutrition will apply to one of three tracks: Individualized Public Health Nutrition Dietetics Students enrolled in t he dietetics track must have completed a Cornell dietetic internship or be currently enrolled in this program.

What you will study

Concentrations: Public health nutrition, Individualized, Dietetics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Organic chemistry and biochemistry are required for admission of all graduate students in nutritional sciences. Additional training in nutrition, physiology, and biology are also recommended. For study relating to community aspects of nutrition, courses in the social sciences are also recommended.; all Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement for all applicants; two recommendations; prior courses in organic chemistry and biochemistry Application deadline: Fall, December 1; no spring admission

USD 48,414 a year (2026-27). Professional Degree Tier 2 tuition per year (M.H.A.; M.I.L.R.; M.L.A.; M.P.A.; M.P.H.; M.R.P.; M.F.S.; M.P.S. in CALS except Dyson, Human Ecology, ILR, Veterinary Medicine; M.S. Nutrition and Atmospheric Science); one rate for all students; tuition only, Source

Graduate fields set their own fall and spring admission deadlines; some fields (for example Communication PhD) admit for fall only.

Graduate School applications are submitted online through the Graduate School application; the application fee is $105 (non-refundable, waivers available). Each graduate field sets its own fall and spring deadlines, and many fall between early December and mid-January.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.cornell.edu/admissions/application-steps/apply-now/

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