Overview

The Nutrition Master is offered by Samford University. Samford’s online Master of Science in Nutrition prepares students and dietitians for positions in health care, community, education, research, and leadership in nutrition programs.

Key Facts

Students take courses related to a broad range of nutrition topics including clinical nutrition, metabolism and pediatric nutrition, and are required to complete a capstone or culminating research project in nutrition science, clinical nutrition, community nutrition or public health. All classes are offered online, and students may pursue either full-time or part-time study. The course work, research experiences, internships, and certifications prepare students for careers in academia, hospitals, long-term care, schools, wellness programs, industry, government, and public health. Students applying through the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) have the opportunity to complete course work towards a Master of Science in Nutrition and practice experiences necessary to become a Registered Dietitian.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition

Metabolism

Clinical Nutrition

Nutrition in the Older Adult

Biostatistics for Public Health
Community Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 135 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a baccalaureate degree in a health or business-related field from a college or university with institutional accreditation or possess any baccalaureate degree and currently work in or have three years prior healthcare experience.
Submit official transcripts.
Have a C or better in an accounting course from a college or university with institutional accreditation.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale overall or in the last 60 hours of course work.
The GRE must be within the last five years, with a combined Verbal and Quantitative score of 300 and Analytical 4.0.
Submit three letters of reference through the application system.
Submit a resume highlighting work experience, strengths and other accomplishments.
Submit an essay on reason for seeking the M.H.A. and a career goal statement.
Submit a video interview.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21472 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21472 USD / year

≈ 21472 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

21472 USD / year

≈ 21472 USD / year

Funding

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