Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences (Online)
Online M.S. in
Nutritional Sciences
An advanced degree ideal for students looking to apply to post-secondary health profession programs such as medical school, PA programs, PT/OT school, dental school, and more.
What can you do with this degree?
You will graduate with enhanced job marketability and gain specialized nutrition expertise. Ideal career paths include:
Help others lead healthy lives
Earn your degree through distance education while prioritizing family and work responsibilities. This degree can be completed fully online in as little as one year.
You will learn from practicing professionals—health clinicians working in their fields of expertise.
Admission to the master's in nutrition does not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
All three concentrations offer both thesis and non-thesis options. Class content stays current, with new courses added every year based on current trends in nutrition.
Three 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.
This degree does not prepare you to take the Registered Dietitian exam.
If you are a registered dietitian, dietetic intern, or have a DPD Verification Statement, please visit our Online MS in Nutrition and Dietetics page.
Texas Tech University's online Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences is a fully online, 31-hour master's degree. The TTU online master's in nutrition is ideal for students who are looking to apply to post-secondary health profession programs such as medical school, physician assistant programs, physical and occupational therapy school, dental school, and more. Admission to the master's in nutrition does not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Students can choose to specialize in one of three offered concentrations within their degree: Nutrition and Healthy Weight, Nutrition and Sports, or Nutrition in the Lifecycle*.
Note: This degree does not prepare you to take the registered dietitian (RD) exam. If you are a registered dietitian, dietetic intern, or have a DPD Verification Statement, please visit our Online M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics page.
*Special permission from the program director is required for the lifecycle concentration.
This degree is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
How to Apply
The Graduate School online application system is designed to help you easily navigate through the application process and ensure you complete your application in a timely manner. All documents must be submitted through the online portal.
Apply NowDeadlines
- Fall start: July 15
- Summer start: April 15
- Spring start: November 15
Requirements
- Resume/CV
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
Application Deadlines
Fall Start: July 15
Summer Start: April 15
Spring Start: November 15
General Graduate School Fellowship Application (deadline 2/3)
Nutritional Sciences
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