MS Nutrition Science at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

On-campus master's degree preparing students to apply human physiological sciences, technology and regulatory science to problems related to food, nutrition, health and disease. It includes advanced coursework and clinical research experience in the Center for Nutrition Research.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Food Science and Nutrition | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Advanced coursework in human physiological sciences, technology and regulatory science, with clinical research experience in the Center for Nutrition Research.

Career pathways

Food and dietary supplement industry; biotech and pharmaceutical industry; public health, education and policy; preventive health care in medical settings; doctoral and professional programmes (medical, dental, optical and others).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the graduate program normally requires a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, chemistry, biology, or food science; in chemical, agricultural, food, or environmental engineering; or in a related field. A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. TOEFL scores of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), and 80 (internet) are required for international applicants.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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