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Apr 11, 2025
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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Nutrition, Exercise, and Food Sciences
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Program Description
The M.S. in Nutrition, Exercise and Food Sciences provides an opportunity to specialize in Nutritional Sciences, Exercise Science or Food Science. Students are prepared for careers in clinical, industry, or research fields. A partial list includes clinical dietitians, public health nutritionists, research dietitians, clinical exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, research assistants or coordinators, instructors, or public health officials. Careers in food science inclulde food product development, packaging development, food production manager, and quality control, among others.
The PhD in Nutrition, Exercise and Food Sciences will prepare graduates for careers as researchers in healthcare settings, government, industry, corporations, and universites. The research and teaching emphasizes molecular and biochemical nutrition, nutrigenomics, epidemiology, nutrition issues in developing countries, obesity prevention and behavior nutrition.
Courseload Information
Students enrolled in six or more state-supported credits within a given semester will be charged the current special discipline fee.
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
The Exercise Science Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756; Phone 727-210-2350). The program was recommended for CAAHEP accreditation after review by the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (COAES) (401 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202; Phone 317-637-9200 ext. 147).
Student Support and Engagement Opportunities
The Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences aims to provide premier academic programs and high-quality services to students. A limited number of research and teaching assistantships and scholarships may be available to qualified graduate students.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
| Master of Science | Option A (30 Credits) | | | Option B (36 Credits) | | Doctor of Philosophy | 60 Credit Plan (Must have previously completed a Master’s in Nutrition or a related field) | Master of Science
MS in Nutrition, Exercise and Food Sciences Core Requirements - Credits: 1
- Credits: 1
- Credits: 1-7
- Credits: 1-7
- Advanced Research Methods Course
- Advanced Statistics Course
- Specialization Requirements
Total Credits: 30-36 Doctor of Philosophy
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 1
- Credits: 1
- Advanced Research Methods
- Course Advanced Statistics Course
Total Credits: 60 (30 departmental courses and 30 electives). Additional Admissions Requirements
GRE: Required
TOEFL: required score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79-80 Internet-based
IELTS: 6.0 Letter of application stating to include the following: primary area of interest (nutrition, food science, etc); desired research focus; long-term goals outlining career goals; interest in assistantship (teaching or research); reason(s) for attending graduate school; current professional certifications and credentials; an interview (in person or via phone) is highly encouraged but not required. Master’s Nutritional Sciences Admission Requirements:
Entering students for the Master’s degree will be required to have a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, exercise science, nutrition, biology, chemistry, epidemiology, or other related field from an accredited institution. Students with other educational backgrounds may be admitted conditionally. They will be required to complete the necessary coursework to eliminate deficiencies in their background during their first semester in the program. Pre-requisites for the Master’s degree include STAT 281 or equivalent, NFS 315, CHEM 106/108 or CHEM 112/114 or equivalent, BIO 221, BIOL 325, and PE 350 or equivalent for students in the Exercise Science Specialization. PhD Nutritional Sciences Admission Requirements:
Entering students for the PhD degree will usually have a Master’s degree in dietetics, exercise science, nutrition, biology, chemistry, epidemiology, or other related field from an approved accredited institution. In those cases where applicants do not have a Master’s degree, departmental requirements will apply, either requiring completion of a Master’s degree or permitting an individual to move directly into a doctoral program. Pre-requisites for PhD degree include Master’s degree in a health related field (nutrition, dietetics, exercise physiology, public health, etc), NFS 422/522 or equivalent, STAT 541 or equivalent, or biochemistry. |
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