Overview

About this Degree

The overall health and well-being of both humans and animals is strongly influenced by diet. The Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutritional Sciences (IGPNS) at Iowa State University integrates information from across 10 disciplines to give students a well-rounded understanding of nutrition and its application; providing the structure for coordinating and enhancing interdisciplinary nutrition research and graduate education.

Learning Goals that students in this program are expected to meet include:

Have an in-depth and accurate knowledge and understanding of the field
Understand central issues and current research areas that are important in the field
Apply theoretical information to solve practical problems
Prepare and communicate discipline-specific information in written and oral forms to scientific and lay audiences
Design, conduct, and interpret research
Facilitate learning in the classroom

Programme Structure

Courses:

Research Methods in Physical Activity

Physical Activity Assessment for Health Related Research

Biology of Adipose Tissue

Nutrition and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression

Diet and Cancer
Medical Nutrition & Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 163 other Masters in Food Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The following must be received in order for your application file to be complete for review by the Graduate Admissions Committee:
Iowa State University Graduate College Application
Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
Three letters of recommendation from faculty members and/or employers. These letters should be requested from individuals who are well acquainted with and prepared to describe in detail the qualifications that would make the applicant a successful graduate student.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32497 USD / year

≈ 32497 USD / year
Out-of-State

30577 USD / year

≈ 30577 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

12967 USD / year

≈ 12967 USD / year

Living costs

Ames

United States

1158 - 1797 USD / month

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Overview

About this Degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Ames

Financing

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