MS Nutrition and Food Systems at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

Improve the health of individuals and communities with the knowledge gained in this fully online master's program. This graduate degree meets the advanced degree eligibility requirement (effective Jan. 1 2024) to become a registered dietitian.

Faculty: Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

TRADITIONAL THESIS-BASED COURSEWORK (6 HOURS TOTAL) With our traditional thesis-based option, students will work alongside their thesis chair who will guide them through the writing process in order to complete a written thesis as well as an oral defense. The topic of research will be tailored to personal interests and goals, and students will receive the support of their thesis chair every step of the way.

Career pathways

The skills and knowledge gained from this program will prepare you for careers in a variety of settings including healthcare, private practice, community organizations, education, government, industry, non-profit, and more! You will explore evidence-based strategies to improve the health of individuals and the communities where they live and will gain knowledge and experience to support and grow your career and reach in the field of nutrition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Submit a professional writing sample. This can be a paper you have written for a previous class, for publication, or for your work (white paper, newsletter, informational paper, etc.). Three (3) letters of recommendation (Only an email address is required. Our system will ask them to upload their letter.) CV or resume Statement of purpose. This document should be one or two pages (double-spaced) and include your background, your preparation for graduate school, your goals for pursuing a graduate degree, and your career goals. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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