The Master of Science degree in Nutritional Science is an individualized program designed to develop specialized professional competence in the selected areas of food science, dietetics and nutrition, while also providing the breadth of knowledge in related areas. The program is designed to prepare students for positions as public health nutritionists, supervisors in dietetics and food production and service, or doctoral study in nutrition and dietetics.

Admission to the Program

Graduate degree applicants must meet the university requirements for admission, which include a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants are only considered for Fall admissions. To be admitted into the Master of Science degree program in Nutritional Science, applicants must also meet the following:

1. Grade point average of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted. A GPA calculation sheet is required.
2. Two letters of recommendation.
3. Statement of professional and research goals. Instructions are provided on the supplemental application.
4. Submission of G.R.E. (completed within the past five years) with recommended minimum scores of: Verbal 400 (146 on new test); Quantitative 500 (144 on new test); and Analytical Writing 3.5.
5. Completion of the following prerequisites.  Students who have a verification statement or are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists do not need to satisfy the following prerequisites.

• BIOL 2030 - Human Anatomy  [4]
• BIOL 2040 BIOL 2040 - Human Physiology  [4]
• CHEM 1010 CHEM 1010 - Fundamentals of Chemistry   [4]
• CHEM 1020 CHEM 1020 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry   [4]
• MICR 1010 MICR 1010 - Introduction to Microbiology    [3]
• NTRS 3170 NTRS 3170 - Introduction to Nutrition and Metabolism   [3]
• NTRS 4170 NTRS 4170 - Advanced Nutrition I    [3]
• NTRS 4175 NTRS 4175 - Advanced Nutrition II   [3]

Learning Outcomes Roadmap (2019)