Overview

The Nutrition M.Sc. at The City University of New York offers an in-depth exploration of nutritional sciences and clinical applications for aspiring health professionals. This academic programme is designed to equip students with the analytical tools necessary to interpret complex research and implement effective nutritional services. Students engage with a curriculum that balances biological foundations with social and environmental health perspectives.

Why Nutrition at The City University of New York?

Students benefit from the expertise of faculty members within the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences, who provide mentorship across diverse areas of expertise. The university is situated within the vibrant cultural landscape of New York City, offering unique opportunities for community engagement. Additionally, the Magner Career Center supports students through job fairs and a dedicated internship database to enhance professional development.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 855 per credit
National fee: USD 855 per credit
Local fee: USD 470 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 33 credits, including a core set of essential modules and a selection of specialised electives. Students must maintain high academic standards in core subjects to qualify for their final exit requirement, which may involve a comprehensive examination or a research thesis. Modules may include:

Nutritional Science
Clinical Nutrition
Research Methods
Biochemistry
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Statistics
Health and Nutrition Sciences

Careers with Nutrition

Graduates are prepared for advanced roles across the public and private sectors, including positions in medical institutions, government agencies, and the mass media. The programme provides a strong foundation for those pursuing careers as nutrition educators, programme administrators, or researchers. Alumni from the university have successfully secured employment with prestigious organisations such as:

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York-Presbyterian
Mount Sinai Hospital
City Harvest
NYU Langone Health
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Maimonides Medical Center
CUNY Research Foundation

While the degree provides the necessary academic background, students seeking to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) may pursue further accredited supervised practice through the university's competitive dietetic internship offerings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutritional Biochemistry
Micronutrients
Fundamentals of Epidemiology
Health Counseling
Seminar in Clinical Applications of Nutrition Research
Nutrition and Behavior

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , Local
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 351 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (applicants who earned a bachelor's degree outside the United States need to submit a 'Course by Course International Transcript Evaluation.')
Two letters of recommendation (at least one academic; the other maybe professional;)

A one-page essay on your career interests and goals (not personal history.)
F-1 or J-1 international students must submit English Proficiency Exam

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

New York State Resident: $5545 / semester.

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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