Overview
Key facts:
- It prepares professionals for careers in nutrition and wellness, healthcare, education and research, food and nutrition administration, nutrition policy, food production, food safety and regulations, and food and nutrition management. Special note: This program does not prepare students to become Registered Dietitians. Students who are interested in obtaining the status of Registered Dietitian can learn more about the Didactic Program in Dietetics.
- Students can complete the MS in Nutrition and Food Science and the Didactic Program in Dietetics simultaneously at the Montclair State University, with some courses from the master’s program substituting for courses in the Didactic Program. In order to be in the combined program, prospective students must apply to each program separately.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Nutrition
- Current Applications in Nutrition
- Practicum
- Principles of Food Science
- Research Methods in Health
- Research in Nutrition and Food Science
- Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Diverse Population Groups
- Social Marketing in Nutrition
- Nutrition Education
- Food Safety
- Food and Nutrition Regulations and Compliances
- Organizational Behavior in Food Businesses
- Curriculum Development in Health Education
- Behavioral Aspects of Diet, Activity and Health
- Foundations of Epidemiology
- Health Policy and Politics
- Organization and Administration of Health Care Facilities
- Research and Evaluation in Nutrition and Food Science
- Independent Study in Nutrition and Food Science
- Food Safety
- Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Diverse Population Groups
- Selected Topics in Nutrition and Food Science
- Food and Nutrition Regulations and Compliances
- Social Marketing in Nutrition.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application Deadline: Rolling admission.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Food Sciences View 218 other Masters in Food Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcript: One from each college attended.
- Essays/Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation: Two.
- Standardized Test Scores: GRE (see test waiver policies). (Not Required for Spring 2021 or Fall 2021)
- Students holding degrees from non-US institutions must request a course-by-course transcript evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or by Educated Choices. TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or Duolingo English Test are required for applicants to any program who earned their degree in a country where English is not the official language. Please check our International Applicants page for more information and for our current TOEFL/IELTS Waiver Policy.
Tuition Fee
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International
12474 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 756 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
12474 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 756 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
11566 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 701 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Montclair
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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