Master’s in Nutrition Degree Requirements

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Program Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Depending on your undergraduate background, you may be required to take up to 9 credits of graduate level prerequisites. All prerequisites are offered through UB and can be completed in one term

Required Materials

• Application
• Official transcripts for the last degree earned
• Personal statement

  • In 250-500 words, detail why you are seeking this degree, how you expect to apply your degree to your professional career after graduation and why you seek to pursue your degree through the University of Bridgeport

International Applicants

Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.

Deadlines

Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:

• July 15 for the fall semester
• December 1 for the spring semester
• April 15 for the summer semester

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Online Master’s in Nutrition Courses

The Human Nutrition Program consists of foundational courses in human physiology and biochemistry which expand into in-depth learnings on macro and micronutrients, biochemical individuality, human development, functional assessment, and nutritional therapeutics. An integrative and holistic perspective is interwoven with an evidence-based approach to assessing and counseling a client. Take master’s in Nutrition online courses without having to leave your home, with the Nutrition MS program at University of Bridgeport.

Graduate Level Prerequisites

Depending on your undergraduate background, you may be required to take up to 9 credits of graduate level prerequisites listed below. All prerequisites are offered through UB and can be completed in one term.

NUTR 560 N Anatomy & Physiology (4 credits)
NUTR 560 U Intro to Biochemistry (3 credits)
NUTR 560 V Nutrition Fundamentals (2 credits)

Core Curriculum

Term 1

Course		Credits
Nutr 560A	Pathophysiologic Basis of Metabolic Diseases	4
Nutr 560M	Evidence-Based Nutrition	3

Term 2

Course		Credits
Nutr 560B	Biochemistry of Nutrition	4
Nutr 560E	Assessment of Nutritional Status	3

Term 3

Course		Credits
Nutr 560C	Vitamins and Minerals	3
Nutr 560G	Lifelong Healing w/Food	4

Term 4

Course		Credits
Nutr 560D	Clinical Biochemistry	3
Nutr 560H	Developmental Nutrition	3

Term 5

Course		Credits
Nutr 560F	Nutritional Therapeutics	4
Nutr 560K	Virtual Clinic	4

Approximately 2 months after completion of course work

Course		Credits
Nutr 600	Comprehensive Exam	0

Joint Programs

Doctor of Chiropractic DC / MS Nutrition Dual Degree

The joint program allows Chiropractic students to pursue the MS in Nutrition while they are working on the DC degree.

Eligibility

• Student must be in good academic standing and have a QPR of 2.75 or greater
• Completion of chiropractic studies 4th semester
• Apply to MS program 4th semester of UBSC
• Recommendation of UBSC Director or Associate Director

Program Details

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Advanced Standing for PA students

University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant students have the opportunity to earn advanced standing in the MS in Nutrition program for several PA courses. The required core courses in the Nutrition program will be taken after completion of PA program.

Program Details

 

View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.

Your Future Starts Today!

• Apply online!
• Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
• We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.