MS Nutrition at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Earn your master’s in Nutrition at a 100% online program designed for working professionals. The demand for nutrition professionals is rising as more people recognize the role of nutrition in health, wellness and disease prevention. UND’s online master’s in Nutrition gives you the knowledge and practical skills to advance in nutrition counseling, education, research and health coaching—all through a flexible, online format.

Department: Department of Nutrition & Dietetics | Duration: 2 years (30 credit hours) | Study mode: online | Intake: Fall (August 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Science in Nutrition degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics: N&D Electives (availability based on instructional resources, student interest, and minimum enrollment) Required courses include N&D 541 Biochemical and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Macronutrients; N&D 542 Biochemical and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Micronutrients; N&D 594 Research Methods in Nutrition; N&D 997 Independent Study (or); N&D 543 Advanced Topics in Lifecycle Nutrition; N&D 544 Obesity and Eating Disorders.

Career pathways

The U.S. News & World Report ranks nutritionists/dietitians as one of the 100 Best Jobs. A master's in Nutrition opens the door to a number or job opportunities, including:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a bachelor's or higher degree in nutrition, dietetics or closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university. Students must have a grade of "C" or better in undergraduate courses in advanced nutrition or biochemistry, human physiology, and statistics. Recency of courses will be evaluated. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for all undergraduate work and a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.0). Meet minimum requirements for admission set by the School of Graduate Studies, including English proficiency 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.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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