MS Nutritional Sciences at University of Georgia

Programme overview

M.S. Thesis Option Students in the Nutritional Sciences M.S Thesis option conduct an in-depth research study in one of the department’s specialized program areas in conjunction with supporting coursework. This option is best if you plan to pursue a doctoral degree or career in research.

Faculty: College of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 31 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

31 credit hours total. Required courses include NUTR 4100/6100 ^ Micronutrient Nutrition; NUTR 6400 Advanced Macronutrients; NUTR 7000 Master's Research; NUTR 7300 Master's Thesis; NUTR 8560 Proposal Writing.

Career pathways

Graduates of the M.S. Thesis program have gone on to pursue doctoral degrees, as well as careers in research, academia, industry, government, hospitals, long-term care, public health, schools, and wellness programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Preference for Admission: a) Degree in Nutritional Sciences/Dietetics, Food Science, Biology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nursing, Public Health, or other closely related health science. b) The following undergraduate courses with grades of “B” or better on your transcript: 2 semesters of inorganic (general) chemistry, 1 semester of organic chemistry, 1 semester of biochemistry, and 1 semester of physiology. c) Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale. d) Work or volunteer experience in at least one of the following: laboratory research, clinical research, food industry, nutrition education, health promotion, or other areas related to health, nutrition, or food science. e) International students – If applicable per country of origin, TOEFL iBT score of 90 with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four exam sub-sections or IETLS overall band of 6.5 with no single band (score) below 6.0 is required for admission. f) Agreement from faculty member to be major professor (thesis track only)

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.

Duration: 31 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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