MS Nutritional Sciences at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Master’s in Nutritional Sciences program provides students with a deep understanding of the relationship between nutrition, health, and disease prevention. Through a combination of advanced coursework and research opportunities, students explore topics such as metabolism, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, and diet assessment. The program prepares graduates for careers in healthcare, community nutrition, research, education, or for further study in doctoral or professional health programs.

Faculty: College of Medicine | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Intake: Fall, Spring | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Students can choose either a thesis option (Plan A) or non-thesis option (Plan B). The program takes around two years to complete.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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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