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Overview
Graduates from Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine program at University of Western States focuses on the clinical management of chronic illnesses and conditions as the framework for presenting the nutrition subject materials.
Students are provided effective, patient-centered management strategies by which to address the myriad of clinical disorders commonly manifest in the current health care system population. This approach allows training to occur in the same context the practitioner will be applying the knowledge. The required coursework combines traditional nutrition science courses with coursework based on the clinical application of functional medicine.
Graduates with Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from University of Western States will:
- Possess the knowledge and skills to assess individuals for nutritional deficiencies and imbalances and apply evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Bring to their patients and communities a well-informed understanding of the crucial relationship between whole food nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention.
- Link research findings to the clinical application of the functional medicine model.
- Engage in life-long learning.
- Practice according to ethical and professional standards.
- Produce a scholarly paper on an important functional medicine topic and pass the MS-HNFM comprehensive examination.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Functional Medicine
- Nutritional Biochemistry Evidence-Based Nutrition
- Whole Food Nutrition and Supplementation
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Evidence-Based Nutrition
- Nutrition in Special Populations
- Whole Food Nutrition and Supplementation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
52 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Human Medicine Nutrition & Dietetics View 75 other Masters in Human Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.75
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) or first professional degree
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Current resume or CV
- Statement of purpose/supplemental questions
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal interview (over the phone or in person)
Tuition Fee
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International
17645 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 26468 USD for the full programme and a duration of 18 months. -
National
17645 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 26468 USD for the full programme and a duration of 18 months.
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.
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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