MS Nutrition at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The M.S. in Nutrition is a 2-year, research-based thesis program taught fully in person at the Kingston campus. It prepares graduates to evaluate nutrition science literature and translate evidence for health care, the food and pharmaceutical industry, academia, government and non-profit work, or to continue to doctoral study.

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

What you will study

Students choose research focus areas supported by faculty, including public health nutrition and health disparities, nutrient metabolism, nutritional epidemiology, international nutrition, maternal and child health, nutrition and aging, dietary and eating behaviors, and implementation science.

Career pathways

Leadership positions in health care, industry, academia, government and non-profit organizations, or advanced doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution of acceptable standing, with adequate undergraduate preparation in the major field. Prerequisites: two semesters of chemistry and one semester each of biochemistry, anatomy or biology, human physiology, nutrition, statistics, advanced nutrition and advanced statistics. GRE not required. No minimum GPA; a GPA of 3.0 or higher is prioritized but decisions are holistic. Applicants identify a prospective major professor and contact the program director before applying through the Graduate School. Graduate School English proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English: TOEFL iBT overall 80 or above with section minimums (Reading 19, Writing 18, Listening 17, Speaking 18) for tests taken before 21 January 2026; IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in each section; Duolingo English Test 115; Pearson Test of English and CEFR B2 also accepted subject to department approval.

Domestic applicants: USD 17,116 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charges (en Source

International applicants: USD 33,328 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme diffe Source

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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