In the MSNFS degree program, you’ll gain the interdisciplinary expertise needed to address pressing challenges in nutrition, food access, sustainability, and public health. Through advanced coursework, applied research, and community engagement, you’ll develop the skills to improve food systems, inform policy, and promote equitable health outcomes.
Choose a path that aligns with your goals: a research- oriented thesis option (Plan A) or an evidence-based non-thesis option (Plan B). Plan A requires 30 credit hours, with students eligible to count six credit hours of research residency towards that total. Plan B requires 36 credit hours. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in nutrition science, dietetics, exercise science, biology, chemistry, nursing, public health, or other health-science related fields are encouraged to apply.
As an MSNFS student, you’ll collaborate with faculty experts, engage in interdisciplinary projects, and connect with stakeholders across healthcare, agriculture, and community organizations. You’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers in healthcare, private practice, government, or nonprofit or to continue your academic journey towards a Ph.D. or other advanced degrees.
