The University of Cincinnati Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences is designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in nutrition or other science-related discipline (health sciences, chemistry, biology, psychology, and others) and wish to earn credentials to practice nutrition and/or wish to gain further knowledge in nutrition. The program is also open to practicing dietitians, nurses, physicians, or other health professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and credentials.

The goal of the Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition Sciences program is to prepare you to make significant contributions to the field of nutrition in professional research, practice, teaching, and leadership. To fulfill this goal, the program provides you with:

• a comprehensive knowledge in the biochemical and physiological aspects of human nutrition;
• knowledge of methodologies used in basic nutrition research, nutrition assessment and nutrition intervention;
• skills in research-design, implementation, evaluation, and interpretation.

Thesis or Capstone Option

The culminating experience of the MS in Nutrition Sciences program is the Thesis or Capstone project, which allows you to apply knowledge and skills learned from coursework in the design of your own research project. You have flexibility in how you fulfill this research requirement. Visit the Thesis Vs. Non-Thesis webpage to learn more.

Curriculum

Master of Nutrition Sciences (thesis) 2021
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Duration: 2 Years
Minimum Credits: 37

Fall Semester Year 1
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7010    Nutrition Education for Behavior Change (C min)    3
NUTR7020    Macronutrients (C min)    3
BE7076    Introduction to Epidemiology (C min)    3
Stats Requirement (3 credits)
Must select one of these courses for total of 3 credits
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
EDST7010    Statistical Data Analysis I (C min)    3
BE7022    Introduction to Biostatistics (C min)    3
Thesis work
10 total credits of thesis work required to graduate.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7090    Master's Thesis (C min)    1 - 4

Spring Semester Year 1
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7021    Vitamins and Minerals (C min)    3
NUTR7040    Research Design and Topics in Nutrition (C min)    3
NUTR7032    Nutrition in Health and Disease: Adulthood and Aging (C min)    3
Thesis work
10 total credits of thesis work required to graduate.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7090    Master's Thesis (C min)    1 - 4

Fall Semester Year 2
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7082    Nutrition and Wellness: Preconception through Adolescence (C min)    3
Thesis work
10 total credits of thesis work required to graduate.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7090    Master's Thesis (C min)    1 - 4

Spring Semester Year 2
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7050C    Assessment Methods of Nutritional Status (C min)    3
Thesis work
10 total credits of thesis work required to graduate.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7090    Master's Thesis (C min)    1 - 4

Master of Nutrition Sciences (non-thesis) 2021
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Duration: 2 Years
Minimum Credits: 37

Fall Semester Year 1
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7010    Nutrition Education for Behavior Change (C min)    3
NUTR7020    Macronutrients (C min)    3
Free Electives    Guided Elective    3
Stats requirement (3 credits)
Select one of these stats course for 3 credits
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
EDST7010    Statistical Data Analysis I (C min)    3
BE7022    Introduction to Biostatistics (C min)    3

Spring Semester Year 1
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7040    Research Design and Topics in Nutrition (C min)    3
NUTR7021    Vitamins and Minerals (C min)    3
NUTR7032    Nutrition in Health and Disease: Adulthood and Aging (C min)    3
NUTR Course elective (3 credits)
Select one of these NUTR courses for 3 credits
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7015C    Cooking for Disease Prevention and Treatment (C min)    3
NUTR7070    Readings in Nutrition (C min)    3

Fall Semester Year 2
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7082    Nutrition and Wellness: Preconception through Adolescence (C min)    3
Project work
4 total credits of project work required to graduate.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7060    Individual Study in Nutrition (C min)    1 - 4

Spring Semester Year 2
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7050C    Assessment Methods of Nutritional Status (C min)    3
Free Electives    Guided Elective    3
Project work
4 total credits of project work required to graduate.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
NUTR7060    Individual Study in Nutrition (C min)    1 - 4

Career

When you graduate you can work in a variety of settings including community nutrition agencies, worksite wellness programs, school nutrition programs, emergency food organizations, food industry, international nutrition organizations, media/marketing nutrition, and academic and research institutions. You may use the degree toward further graduate work at the doctoral level or pursuit of the registered dietitian credential.

Admission Requirements

Applicants interested in the Master of Science in Nutrition Sciences program must meet the following admissions requirements:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 at the undergraduate level based on a 4.0 scale
• Prerequisite coursework
• GRE scores are optional

Prerequisite Coursework

The applicant is required to successfully complete (minimum grade of B) the following or equivalent master’s prerequisite courses:

• An introductory nutrition course (UC equivalent NUTR 1030 Personal Nutrition)
• A year of general chemistry with lab (UC equivalent CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1031 GOBCHEM I and II;  CHEM 1030L and CHEM 1031L GOBCHEM I and  II Lab)

It is also preferred that the applicant take the following courses before admissions to the Master of Science program, however these courses can be taken after enrollment:

• A  year of biochemistry (or at least one semester of biochemistry with one semester of organic chemistry or genetics; UC equivalent for biochemistry CHEM 2030 and CHEM 2031 Survey of biochemistry I and II, no lab required)
• A year of anatomy and physiology (UC equivalent BIOL 2001C & BIOL 2002C Anatomy & Physiology I & II) 

International Student Requirements

• International students need to submit a transcript evaluation with a GPA conversion to a 4.0 scale.  Any credit evaluators that are members of National Association of Credit Evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) can be used. SpanTran https://spantran.com/web/ is one of the lowest cost options.  Applications without a transcript evaluation will not be considered for admission.
• International students must demonstrate English proficiency.  Most students fulfill the English requirement by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Testing System (IELTS), or the PEARSON Test of English (PTE). For IELTS, an overall band score of 6.5 is sufficient for graduate admission. For PEARSON, a score of 47 is sufficient. TOEFL requirements vary based on the type of TOEFL test taken, and scores are valid for up to two years. The minimum university requirement is:
  • 520 (paper-based test), or
  • 190 (computer-based test), or
  • 80 (internet-based test)
    • For more information on UC's English proficiency requirements please visit the UC Graduate School.

Tuition fee-2 years$55,000

Total fee-2 years$90,000