Overview

This Nutrition, M.Sc. degree is for both registered dietitians who are seeking advancement in their career, and students who are interested in doing research in nutrition. The MS degree is taught completely online.

The program provides advanced study in the practice of nutrition and dietetics. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School. Decisions regarding admission to the nutrition degree program are based on the following criteria: courses required for the undergraduate nutrition minor; GRE test scores; and the overall or last 60 s.h. GPA. Applicants may be required to take additional courses as part of the master of science degree in order to make up deficiencies. Students may choose a thesis or a non-thesis option. The non-thesis option may be taken completely online.

ECU Advantage

The graduate program in the Department of Nutrition Science is well known for its ability to produce professionals that wish to advance in the career field of nutrition science. Our program is devoted to helping individuals achieve their career goals. The East Carolina University dietetic internship is one of the largest in the country accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Macronutrients
Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
Advanced Micronutrients
Biochemical and Physiological Basis of Nutrition
Current Topics in Nutrition and Health
Epidemiology for Public Health and Clinical Practice
Food Science and Technology
Global Nutrition
Nutrition and Health Assessment
Nutrition and Public Health Policy
Nutritional Epidemiology
Nutritional Metabolism
Nutritional Pathophysiology
Nutrition and Aging
Nutrition and Exercise Science
Nutrition Education and Counseling
Research Methods in Nutrition
Seminar in Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

More details

International Students: no set deadline but students should allow an additional one to two months prior to the deadlines for processing the required paperwork.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 136 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (may vary by program)
GRE scores (may vary by program)
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Completion of prerequisite courses in nutrition and related fields

Tuition Fee

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International

18361 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18361 USD per year during 72 months.
National

18361 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18361 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

5213 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5213 USD per year during 72 months.

Funding

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