Overview

The work of the faculty and graduate students in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise (HNFE) contributes significantly to scientific progress through molecular and clinical advances leading to prevention and improved treatment of obesity and chronic diseases; behavioral discoveries that lead to effective intervention programs for youth and adults; and interdisciplinary research teams who speed the translation of scientific discoveries to effective therapeutic and public health interventions that will benefit Virginians and the nation.

Key facts:

We provide exceptional training for our Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise students at the Virginia Tech focusing on the preparation of future professionals who are knowledgeable, committed to life-long learning, ethical, culturally sensitive, and able to work collaboratively as well as independently. Training in the use of rigorous scientific inquiry is the cornerstone of the HNFE graduate program.
We foster innovation across all three Virginia Tech missions areas - teaching, research, and outreach - by (1) supporting programs that promote sustainability and community viability and encouraging student participation in research and extension; (2) designing, developing, and implementing programs and policies through a participatory and shared effort between the HNFE research and teaching community; and (3) utilizing our teaching and research expertise to improve the health across diverse populations. Finally, the department's main focus is on addressing one of the most critical public health challenges of today - chronic disease.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Human Nutrition and Foods

Advanced Food and Nutritional Toxicology

Adv Medical Nutrition Therapy

Adv Medical Nutrition Therapy

Molecular Aspects of Nutrition and Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blacksburg, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science View 456 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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General requirements

Submit your application online, along with the $75 application fee

Include a scanned copy of your college transcripts with your online application, then arrange for an official copy to be sent to us after you receive an offer of admission

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32622 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32622 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

16232 USD / year

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Living costs

Blacksburg

United States

1166 - 1906 USD / month

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