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Overview
The nutrition and foods program is housed in a modern building and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including anthropometric instruments, phlebotomy facilities, a serum analyzer, and a plethora of molecular biological apparati. Faculty are student-centered and engaged in cutting-edge research that they use to inform their teaching.
Texas State University offers a master of science degree in human nutrition to meet the needs of industry, the public sector, and academia. The human nutrition program provides graduate education that equips students with technical skills and scientific knowledge for the integration of food and nutraceuticals to improve human health in the 21st century.
Graduates will develop critical thinking and research skills to:
- develop innovative approaches to problem-solving
- acquire knowledge and skills to support the pursuit of doctoral degrees
- prepare for research careers in nutrition and food arenas
- integrate cutting-edge nutrition knowledge into dietetics practice
Career Options
The Human Nutrition program from Texas State University prepares students to meet the needs of industry, the public sector, and academia in the following roles:
- registered dietitian
- development manager
- consultant to functional food/nutraceutical company
- system clinical nutrition manager
- community nutrition
- health education coordinator
- clinical education coordinator
- nutrition instructor
- doctoral studies in food science/nutrition
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Foundation Studies in Human Nutrition
- Nutrition and Disease
- Nutritional Supplements
- Pediatric Obesity
- Diet Therapy and Pathophysiology
- Nutrition and Food Science Project.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 1910 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- completed online application
- $55 nonrefundable application fee or
- $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
- baccalaureate degree (preferably in nutrition, food science or a related field) from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.0 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
Tuition Fee
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International
25245 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
25245 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 765 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
11781 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 357 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for San Marcos
921 - 1707 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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