Nutrition Institute

Start a Fulfilling Career with a Master’s in Nutrition Benefit from freedom and flexibility

Clinical nutritionists are healthcare experts who use their nutrition knowledge to provide guidance and care to those looking to optimize their health. UB’s Nutrition program will prepare you for clinical experience in the healthcare industry with our Virtual Clinic, where you’ll perform virtual nutrition exams and consultations. Our MS in Nutrition program serves as a pathway to earning your Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) certification. *The MS in Human Nutrition program is not a pathway to earning a registered dietician (RD) designation.

ACNPE
Accreditation Council for Nutrition Professional Education
24
months to complete online
CNS
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) certification

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24
Months
Earn your degree online in as few as 24 months.
ACNPE
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Nutrition Professional Education
200-255
Virtual Clinic hours
eligible for 200-255 hours of supervised credit toward your CNS credential
Three
Semesters per year
Semester length is 15 weeks.

The UB Advantage

Create a fulfilling career in nutrition

Benefit from freedom and flexibility

Tailor your schedule to your needs with UB’s Nutrition program.

Prepare for your future with a master’s in Nutrition

UB’s MS Nutrition program will provide you with the essential skills and foundation to excel in the healthcare industry. Learn how to deliver exceptional nutritional counseling and therapy to optimize patients’ wellbeing.

Gain clinical experience

Gain essential clinical knowledge and experience in our Virtual Clinic. Work with expert faculty and professional clinicians while performing nutritional exams and counseling.

Is UB’s MS in Human Nutrition a good fit for you? Let’s talk about it.

Get the support you need

Our online MS in Nutrition program allows you the freedom and flexibility you need to pursue your future career on your timetable. Work with expert UB faculty and your peers in real-time while gaining hands-on experience through our Virtual Clinic.

Curriculum

Coursework includes

Coursework includes
Course code Course name
NUTR 560A Pathophysiologic Basis of Metabolic Disease
NUTR 560D Clinical Biochemistry
NUTR 560M Evidence Based Nutrition

Student Spotlight

Master’s degree in Nutrition testimonials

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Elanie Welch
graduate

“The Human Nutrition program at University of Bridgeport is one of the most clinically-sound programs available. I had excellent classmates and professors during my time at UB, and I have maintained many of the relationships I made while enrolled in the Nutrition program.”

Admissions

Master’s in Nutrition requirements and prerequisites

Program prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
  • Application
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Depending on your undergraduate background, up to 9 credits of graduate level prerequisites may be waived.
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Deadlines

July 15
Fall semester
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:
December 1
Spring semester
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:
April 15
Summer semester
Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:

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Paying for graduate school doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your goal of a college education.

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Common Questions

Nutrition MS frequently asked questions

No — we understand that many of our students are changing careers. This program is designed for students with a passion for nutrition that may not have a background in science.

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Accreditation Council on Nutrition Professional Education (ACNPE)

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