MS Nutritional Science

The MS in Nutritional Science prepares students to translate nutritional science into practical use for human health and wellness. Partnered with accomplished faculty, students immerse themselves in the latest nutrition topics and research as they develop practical understanding through internship experiences and their own guided research.

Building on the scientific foundations of human nutrition, students learn strong writing and problem-solving skills, grow their computer literacy and increase their interpretive expertise.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

Study method

Campus immersion

STEM-OPT option

Available

Campus

Downtown Phoenix campus

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).

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 (3 credit hours)

EXW 501: Research Statistics (3) OR

NTR 502: Statistics in Research (3)

Restricted Elective (3 credit hours)

Open Elective (3 credit hours)

Research (3 credit hours)

NTR 500: Research Methods (3)

Culminating Experience (6 credit hours)

NTR 593: Applied Project (6) or

NTR 599: Thesis (6)

*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

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.

Medical Nutrition in the Care and Prevention of Disease

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 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

Nutritional science applies the principles of food and nutrition to health. It is a vital, growing profession with many career possibilities. In this field, graduates share their knowledge of food and nutrition to help people make healthful food choices. Industries that graduates can work in include: community and public health organizations, corporations, food manufacturing industries, government agencies, hospitals and other medical facilities, long-term care facilities, nonprofit organizations, schools.

Medical Doctors

Physician Assistants

Pharmacists

Dentists