Course Overview

The Master of Science in Nutrition prepares students to assume leadership positions in the nutrition field. The program is designed to enhance professional qualifications as a food and nutrition specialist. Challenging courses for the advanced study of nutrition are provided. The student chooses various electives to complement a core curriculum of nutrition science, research methods, biomedical statistics as well as communication, education and counselling skills. A choice of challenging electives enables students to pursue individual interests. Students also complete a research project as a culminating experience of the degree.

General Eligibility

Applicants to the Master of Science in Nutrition must meet the following requirements for admission.

Long Island University Application for Admission

Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any accredited college(s) or universities you have attended. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in major courses.

Applicants for admission must have completed the following courses at the undergraduate level: one (1) year of Anatomy and Physiology with labs (8 credits) and at least 12 credits in chemistry (to include General/Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry). In addition, students who have not completed an undergraduate major in nutrition must complete the following undergraduate courses or the equivalent as prerequisites to the M.S. program:

NTR 100 Concepts in Nutrition

NTR 101 Contemporary Nutrition Strategies

Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s ability to complete a graduate program.

Personal Statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work in this area of study.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• Students for whom English is a second language must submit official score results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The required minimum acceptable TOEFL score is: 79 Internet-based (213 computer-based or 550 paper-based) or the minimum IELTS score: is 6.5.