Overview

Key features

During the Nutrition and Human Performance program at Merrimack College, you will learn to synthesize, critically evaluate, and apply advanced knowledge and skills as a collaborative dietetics practitioner to effectively address contemporary nutrition-related issues.

The M.S. graduate program includes 56 credits spanning across 4 semesters, and uses the summer months as an opportunity for supervised experiential learning experiences. The initial semester provides foundational knowledge, while subsequent semesters provide a greater depth of knowledge and skills development.

Some 1,000 hours of supervised experiential learning are integrated across the curriculum in a professional work setting, with additional alternative experiential learning experiences such as simulation activities embedded into specific courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Nutrition Therapy
Foodservice Management
Nutrition Education and Counseling
Professional Development in Dietetics
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Nutritional Assessment for Health and Human Performance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

56 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Andover, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Official college transcripts from all institutions attended
Resumé
Interview OR personal statement
Contact information for one reference OR one letter of recommendation
Standardized test scores (optional)
Fellowship applications and some graduate programs may require additional essays and/or interviews

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31920 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31920 USD / year

≈ 31920 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

31920 USD / year

≈ 31920 USD / year

Funding

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