MS Human Nutrition at University of Delaware

Programme overview

The MS in Human Nutrition emphasises advanced knowledge of core nutrition principles and applies biochemistry, physiology and biology to human nutrition in health and disease. It prepares students for advanced practice, research and leadership roles.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences | Duration: 32 credits, designed for 2 years | Intake: Fall (reviewed on a rolling basis January 15 to March 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

The 32-credit programme offers a thesis option (20 credits of coursework, 6 thesis credits, 6 electives) or a non-thesis option (20 coursework, 3 field project, 9 elective or concentration credits). Concentrations are available in dietetics, public health or health coaching.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for advanced practice, research and leadership roles in nutrition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

that allows students to complete both the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and the Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition in a total of five years of full-time study. This program allows students to complete the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and graduate degree required to be eligible to apply to ACEND-accredited dietetic internship programs. The 4+1 BS/MS program is the first step to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. All graduates will receive a master’s degree and a verification statement certifying completion of the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and are therefore eligible to apply to ACEND-accredited dietetic internships. Upon successful completion of the University of Delaware’s (or other) Personal statement that clearly explains how admission to this program will facilitate the student’s professional objectives

Intake: FALL: March 15: Final deadline to apply

Duration: 32 credits, designed for 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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