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.
Learn More100% 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.
Learn MoreOn-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.
Learn MoreOn-Campus 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.
Learn MoreSpecialized Concentrations
"This program has truly enhanced both my confidence and effectiveness as a clinician. As a nurse practitioner specializing in weight management, I wanted to deepen my knowledge of nutrition to better support patients managing chronic diseases. The program was exactly what I was looking for. It provided practical, evidence-based education that I could immediately apply in clinical practice, and I was able to successfully complete it while working full-time as a provider."
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Join a community of researchers and practitioners dedicated to nutritional excellence. View our admission requirements to get started.
APPLY NOWProgram Contacts
Online MS Programs
Dr. Allison Childress
Director of Online MS Program
(806) 834-6386
allison.childress@ttu.edu
On-Campus MS & PhD
Dr. Vijay Hegde
Graduate Advisor
(806) 834-6695
vijay.hegde@ttu.edu
Nutritional Sciences
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