Nutrition—Master of Science

Degree: Master of Science

College/School: School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering

Program Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Master of Science in Nutrition

The Master of Science in Nutrition degree is a 30-credit-hour program. This program provides students with knowledge of current nutrition research, evidence-based nutrition practices, and advances the training and skills necessary to apply that knowledge in their professional careers. All students take foundation courses in macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrition research, and statistics. This program fulfills the current academic requirement of obtaining a master's degree to be eligible to take the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam. Students may also complete the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics and/or Dietetic Internship while working on the Master of Science in Nutrition degree. Graduates of the program will be prepared to work in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and food service management settings as leaders in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

The MS in Nutrition is designed to meet the needs of:

Students wanting to expand their knowledge of nutrition.
Students desiring a career in nutrition and dietetics.
Students completing requirements necessary to be eligible to sit for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science in Nutrition program must have

An earned Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an overall GPA of 2.7 or better.
- Taken the GRE within the last 5 years and received a minimum score of 143 in Verbal Reasoning, 141 in Quantitative Reasoning and 3 on the Analytical Essay.
  - GRE Waiver: If the applicant graduated with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, the GRE requirement will be WAIVED and the applicant will not be required to submit GRE scores. International students are required to take the GRE regardless of GPA.

Students must meet adequate undergraduate background requirements, including:

Human Anatomy and Physiology (3-4 hours)
Organic Chemistry (3 hours)
Biochemistry (3 hours)

Biochemistry may be taken during the first year of the program. However, this will increase the time to program completion.

Master of Science in Nutrition Degree Plan

Students complete 11 credit hours of foundation requirements, 4 to 6 credit hours of synthesis/research (Capstone Project or Thesis), and electives (minimum 9 hours in nutrition) for a minimum of 30 credit hours.

Nutrition Foundation Coursework

MATH 6363/MATH 7363	Research Statistics	3
NUTR 6216	Nutrition and Dietetics Research	2
NUTR 6325	Advanced Nutrition I	3
NUTR 6330	Advanced Nutrition II	3
Total Credit Hours:		11

Nutrition Elective Coursework

Nine (9) hours of nutrition graduate electives are required.

Total Credit Hours:

Electives

The student must choose graduate elective courses to meet the 30 credit hour program minimum. They do not have to be nutrition graduate courses.

Synthesis/Research Capstone Option

Students choosing the Capstone option take the Capstone Master's Project across a minimum of 2 semesters for a total of 4 to 6 credit hours.

NUTR 63CS/NUTR 61CS/NUTR 62CS	Master’s Project	3
	And / Or
NUTR 62CS/NUTR 61CS/NUTR 63CS	Master’s Project	2
	And / Or
NUTR 61CS/NUTR 62CS/NUTR 63CS	Master’s Project	1
Total Credit Hours:		4-6

Synthesis/Research Thesis Option

Students choosing the Thesis option take 3 credit hours of NUTR 63TP Thesis Proposal and 3 to 6 credit hours of NUTR 6XTR Thesis Research. Continuous enrollment at UIW is required until completion of Thesis.

NUTR 63TP	Thesis Proposal	3
	And
NUTR 63TR/NUTR 61TR/NUTR 62TR	Thesis Research	3
	And / Or
NUTR 62TR/NUTR 61TR/NUTR 63TR	Thesis Research	2
	And / Or
NUTR 61TR/NUTR 62TR/NUTR 63TR	Thesis Research	1

Comprehensive Understanding Requirement

Completion of the Master of Science in Nutrition degree program requires the student to pass a comprehensive examination. The comprehensive exam includes both written and oral components and should be taken during the student’s last year of study.

NUTR CE90

Comprehensive Examination

Total Credit Hours: 30