Overview

Key facts

The Master’s in Nutrition and Metabolism at Boston University prepares students for future studies in medicine and dentistry or for future doctoral-level studies. The Master of Science degree also prepares graduates for careers in clinical, epidemiologic, or laboratory-based scientific research.

Program Highlights

Core curriculum includes courses in molecular, biochemical and physiological foundations of human nutrition, nutritional epidemiology and clinical nutrition.

Faculty includes nationally and internationally known researchers and educators that are based in clinical, research, and basic science departments, as well as the BU School of Public Health.

Numerous research opportunities with faculty who conduct basic, clinical, translational, and epidemiologic research.

Focus on learning critical thinking skills though discussions of current literature in small classes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular, Biochemical, and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Micronutrients and Energy

Molecular, Biochemical, and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Metabolism

Nutrition and Metabolism Seminar Class

Research Design and Statistical Methods for Biomedical Sciences

Clinical Nutrition Research

Biochemistry/Cell Biology

Research in Nutrition and Metabolism

Basic Neurosciences

Directed Study in Nutrition and Metabolism

Biostatistics with Computer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

National

Application Forms

Letters of Recommendation

MCAT Test

CASPer Test

Transcripts

International

International Student Data Form

A copy of the biographical page of your passport

Copies of all of your immigration documents if you are currently in the U.S.

Required financial documentation demonstrating your ability to pay for your expenses at Boston University

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year
Out-of-State

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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