Texas Tech University

Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences (On-Campus)

On-Campus M.S. in
Nutritional Sciences

Our on-campus master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences prepares you to make a real difference in the health of others. If you seek opportunities to address real-world challenges in nutritional science, look no further than Texas Tech. You will gain unmatched, specialized clinical and research experience to make an impact.

On-Campus Nutrition Master's Degree
Lubbock, TXOn-Campus
31Credit Hours
$15kApprox. Cost
OptionsThesis & Non-Thesis

Your application fee is automatically waived for submissions March 1–7, 2026.

No code needed — apply during this limited window!

Become a leader in the health and wellness profession

Qualify for advanced positions with many types of employers, including:

  • Research laboratories
  • Drug manufacturers
  • Foodservice companies
  • Hospitals and nursing homes
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Extension services

What can you do with this degree?

You will have direct, first-hand interaction with patients and clients, advocating for personal choices, public policies, and agency programs that support healthy nutrition for the entire population. This experience will not only strengthen your resume but also sharpen your communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and teamwork proficiency, helping you excel as a researcher, clinician, or educator.

Practice-Based Environment

Graduate with a top master’s degree in nutritional sciences that prepares you to continue your studies in a premier doctoral program or to begin your career.

Students and faculty in our nutritional sciences master’s degree program have conducted research on:

Obesity
Community nutrition
International nutrition
Food insecurity
Nanomedicine
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Nutritional biochemistry
Drug development
Behavioral influences on nutrition and diet

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.

Application Deadlines

Fall Start: July 15

Summer Start: April 15

Spring Start: November 15

Program Director

Vijay Hegde, Ph.D.

Email: vijay.hegde@ttu.edu

Nutritional Sciences