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
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Language
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Credits
30-34
Delivered
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United States
Disciplines
Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 1131 other Masters in Health Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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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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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49050 USD / year≈ 49050 USD / year - Out-of-State46500 USD / year≈ 46500 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State18840 USD / year≈ 18840 USD / year
Living costs
Birmingham
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Scholarships Information
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