MS Medical Nutrition

Graduate students in the MS in Medical Nutrition program learn the role of nutrition in health maintenance, the treatment of disease and disease prevention. Coursework and culminating experiences provide an overview of the components of therapeutic diets and the role of qualified health care providers in diet prescription.

The program emphasizes self-directed learning with immersion in current nutrition research. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge of nutritional assessment techniques used by health care providers in clinical practice and are well versed in making recommendations grounded in evidence-based practice.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours
30
Study method
Online
STEM-OPT option
Not available

College of Health Solutions

The College of Health Solutions is dedicated to translating scientific health research into practical applications, preparing students to tackle the challenges of maintaining health, improving wellness and managing chronic diseases. With over 1,000 community partners, including private companies, nonprofits and health organizations, the college continually expands its network.

The College of Health Solutions is #1 in Arizona for graduates accepted into physical therapy programs and consistently ranks among the top 10 in the nation for graduate programs in audiology and speech-language pathology (U.S. News & World Report).

About School

ASU degree pathways

Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.

Models available: Graduate dual degree and accelerated masters.

Courses at home university
NTR 510: Food and Nutrition Across the Lifespan
NTR 511: Medical Nutrition in the Care and Prevention of Disease
NTR 524: Chronic Inflammation and Metabolic Syndrome: The Common Pathway for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes
NTR 525: Complementary Nutrition
Courses at ASU
Required Core (6 credit hours)
NTR 502: Statistics in Research (3)
NTR 525: Complementary Nutrition (3)
NTR 533: Food Systems, Ethics and the American Diet (3)
NTR 535: Nutrigenomics (3)
Other Requirement (3 credit hours)
NTR 500: Research Methods (3)
Electives (3 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)
NTR 593: Topic- Medical Nutrition (3)

*Transfer eligibility is subject to student performance in courses at home institution and Arizona State University transfer requirements.

Featured courses

Food and Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Food and Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Examines the nutritional needs of humans as they move through the lifespan from pre-conception through elder years. Highlights conditions that may alter or substantially impact nutrition at these stages using case studies and medical reviews.

Food and Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Food and Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Provides an overview of the role of nutrition in medical practice and disease prevention. Includes an introduction to nutrition-based approaches in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and gastrointestinal diseases

Chronic Inflammation and Metabolic Syndrome: The Common Pathway for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes

Chronic Inflammation and Metabolic Syndrome: The Common Pathway for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes

Examines how diet and lifestyle contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome. Reviews and discusses various risk factors that comprise metabolic syndrome through lectures and readings. Reviews chronic inflammation as a common etiology for chronic disease.

Career opportunities and applicable roles

A medical nutrition degree complements a variety of pursuits, so career opportunities for those who have completed this program are vast.

Dentist
Medical Doctor
Nurse
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist
Physician Assistant

Recruiting companies

Amazon
Banner Health
Boeing
Intel
Starbucks

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

Program Start Application Deadline Classes Begin Tuition Payment Deadline
Fall start (August) July 15, 2024 August 22, 2024 September 24, 2024
Spring start (January) November 15, 2024 January 13, 2025 January 25, 2025

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