Overview

Before you begin, it's important to know what you want to do with your degree. Then, you can choose the concentration that best suits your goals. For instance, we offer five different concentrations, and some even have specific specializations so you can further focus your study. Your courses could cover anything from nutrition counseling and advanced medical nutrition, or maybe research methodology, healthcare systems, or statistics. If you are interested in becoming a registered dietitian, our Clinical Track/Dietetic Internship program may be the right path for you.

The MS in Nutrition Sciences program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham was designed to offer a comprehensive experience for students, including coursework and experiences in how to save lives, prevent disease, and improve quality of life.

Fast Facts:

Students gain clinical and research experience in NIH-funded centers including the UAB Nutrition Obesity Research Center, the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the UAB Diabetes Research Center.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Communications in Nutrition
RDN Certification Review
Advanced Medical Nutrition
Principles and Practice of Nutrition Support
Advanced Food System and Resource Management
Internship Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-34

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 1131 other Masters in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 'B' average computed overall, or alternatively computed over the last 60 semester hours of earned credit in nutrition;
Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university or college in the United States or other majors with specified prerequisite courses;
GRE Score within the past five years for select tracks (please check with the program for specific track requirements); competitive candidates have a combined GRE score of at least 300 on the verbal and quantitative sections; and

Complete a criminal background check and drug screen at program admission and again prior to clinical placement as required by school policy for select tracks. Please check with the program for specific track requirements.
GRE (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTEA also required for international applicants whose native language is not English.)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49050 USD / year

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Out-of-State

46500 USD / year

≈ 46500 USD / year
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In-State

18840 USD / year

≈ 18840 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 USD / month

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