Overview

Learn about the methods for quantifying dietary intake and nutritional status, the role of diet in disease risk and health promotion, and the design and implementation of nutrition policy and programs to improve the health of local, national, and global populations with the Public Health Nutrition program of the Utah State University.

The land grant setting of Utah State University provides unique opportunities for the study of the relationship between human nutritional status and health with strong academic and research programs in nutritional epidemiology, federal and community nutrition programs, nutritional biochemistry and molecular biology, USU Extension nutrition outreach programs, food science, food safety, agricultural practices, animal health, climate change, and environmental sciences. This program is 100% online so you can complete the program from anywhere around the world! This program can be pursued part time or full time.

Career Options

Nutrition and dietetics students who complete a MPH degree in public health nutrition can seek out diverse positions in public health organizations that offer opportunities for leadership roles, professional development, and higher pay and benefits. These organizations include:

Local, state, and federal health agencies

Colleges and universities

Health care organizations

Utah Department of Workforce Services

WIC, SNAP-Ed, and EFNEP nutrition programs

Community food banks and pantries

International health and nutrition programs and aid agencies

Potential positions for MPH graduates include:

Public health nutritionist

Nutritional epidemiologist

Preparation for medical school or doctoral studies in public health

Public health educator

Management positions in school, community, and clinical nutrition programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Hygiene Chemical Hazard Control

Industrial Hygiene and Safety Programs

Environmental Toxicology

Public Health Management

Hazardous Chemicals Handling and Safety

Environmental Chemistry of Organic Contaminants

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Logan, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics View 520 other Masters in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application

Pay the $55 application fee

Score at or above the 40th percentile on the GRE

Have a 3.0 or higher GPA on your last 60 semester or 90 quarter credits

Provide transcripts of all college/university credits

Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation

Include a statement of purpose in your online application

Prior correspondence with program faculty is encouraged

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

32570 USD / year

≈ 32570 USD / year
Out-of-State

32570 USD / year

≈ 32570 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10148 USD / year

≈ 10148 USD / year

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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