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Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

Online graduate certificate grounded in nutrition science, focused on human metabolism and its relationship with nutrition. It covers sustainable food systems, assessment of nutritional status for individuals and populations, and the role of nutrients and supplements across life stages. Courses passed with a B or higher can be applied toward the M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Faculty: UMaineOnline  |  Duration: 12 credits (four 3-credit courses)  |  Intake: Fall (deadline March 15), Spring (October 15), Summer (February 15)  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Students choose four of ten courses, including FSN 501 Advanced Human Nutrition, FSN 506 Nutritional Assessment, FSN 508 Nutrition & Aging, FSN 530 Integrative & Functional Nutrition and FSN 546 Public Health Nutrition.

Career pathways

Suits dietitians, healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, dentists, physical therapists), exercise physiologists, health educators and foodservice managers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale); two college chemistry courses, one biology, one anatomy and physiology and one introductory nutrition course; online application, CV/resume, official transcripts and a 300-500 word motivation essay. Deadlines: Fall March 15, Spring October 15, Summer February 15.

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.

Intake: Fall (deadline March 15), Spring (October 15), Summer (February 15)

Duration: 12 credits (four 3-credit courses)

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