Graduate Programs in Nutrition at Texas Tech
Shape the Future of Global Health & Nutrition
Advance your career through graduate study in Nutritional Sciences at Texas Tech University. Our MS, online MS, and PhD programs offer research-driven training in obesity, metabolism, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic disease prevention, and community and public health nutrition. Students learn from internationally recognized faculty — including researchers ranked in the top 2% worldwide — while preparing for careers in academia, healthcare, and research leadership.
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Available Programs
100% Online MS: Nutritional Sciences (NTSC)
A flexible, asynchronous online program designed for healthcare professionals and pre-health students seeking advanced expertise in obesity, metabolism, chronic disease, and public health nutrition. Strengthen clinical knowledge or enhance your professional school application.
100% Online MS: Nutrition and Dietetics (NTDT)
A flexible, practice-driven asynchronous online program designed for students with a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement entering an internship or for current Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) seeking to strengthen clinical expertise and expand professional opportunities. Courses are taught primarily by practicing clinicians, delivering real-world, evidence-based training.
On-Campus MS in Nutritional Sciences (NTSC)
A research-focused, on-campus program known for its strengths in obesity and metabolic disease. Train alongside internationally recognized faculty in areas of clinical, community, and basic science research to prepare for PhD programs, professional schools, government programs, or research careers.
PhD in Nutritional Sciences (NTSC)
A research-driven PhD in Nutritional Sciences centered on obesity, metabolism, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic disease prevention, and community and public health nutrition. Through individualized mentorship and collaborative scholarship, students prepare for careers in academia, government, and scientific leadership.
Specialized Concentrations:
Performance Nutrition
Focused on sport and human performance, this concentration prepares students to design evidence-based nutrition strategies for athletes, military personnel, and physically active populations.
Weight Management
Focused on the science and practice of obesity and weight management, this concentration prepares students to develop effective, evidence-based practice decisions across care settings.
Nutrition in the Lifecycle
Gain advanced training in pediatric, women’s health, and geriatric nutrition to address physiological changes and clinical needs across the lifespan.
"Opportunities inside and outside of the classroom prepared me to take on just about everything that I do day-to-day... it was about how I was put in a position to translate everything I learned."
Dylan Bailey, MS, RD, FANDVice President, Nutrition Affairs, KetchumProgram Contacts
Online MS Programs
Dr. Allison Childress,Director of Online MS Program(806) 834-6386allison.childress@ttu.eduNutritional Sciences
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