Master of Science in Nutrition
offered by University of Houston

Master of Science in Nutrition
at
University of Houston
Overview

Prepare graduates for advanced practice as registered dietitians (RDs) or other qualified nutrition professionals

Who should do this course?

What are the course deliverables?

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the science of nutrition and its impact on human health across the lifespan
Developing and implementing nutrition programs to improve population health
Develop advanced research skills to critically evaluate scientific literature and conduct independent research in the field of nutrition
Providing medical nutrition therapy to individuals with various health conditions

More about this course

A Master of Science in Nutrition provides a comprehensive course of study to prepare advanced practitioners in clinical nutrition care of the patient and clinical management
The non-thesis degree option enables students to learn from faculty experts on evidence-based medical nutrition therapies, advanced physical assessment skills, development and evaluation of educational programs, and effective management skills for the clinical leader
This program also builds on your communication abilities, helping you to provide effective nutrition counseling and education to individuals or groups
This affordable applied nutrition program is complementary to higher-level positions in career fields such as nursing, education, community leadership, food services and elder health care

Nutrition Research

Stats Application

Nutrition Capstone

Nutrition Education & Counseling

Food, Culture, & Health

Vitamins and Minerals

Food Principles and Preparation

Menu and Production Management

Integrative Nutrition

Nutrition in Pregnancy & Infancy

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Yes
Conditional Admission offered by Graduate College of Social Work- If the cumulative GPA is below a 3.0, the last 60 hours GPA may be considered instead. Applicants with grade point averages of less than 3.0 in both cumulative and last 60 hours will be considered for conditional admission. Other schools may also offer the conditional admission.
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