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Master of Science in Nutrition |
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The Master of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics provides advanced academic training for individuals seeking in-depth nutrition knowledge and for Registered Dietitians who are interested in career advancement. Our program provides students with two options for completing their Master’s degree: thesis or non-thesis. The thesis option emphasizes research, while the non thesis option emphasizes professional development and requires a research project in place of a thesis.
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**Please note that this is a recommended sequence.
Check catalog for prerequisites.
Course availability may vary from semester to semester. |
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Click on the appropriate option below to view your preferred track |
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Core Courses |
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Research/Professional Practice Component |
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• NUTR 6105 Human Nutrition in Physiology and Metabolism (3sh) |
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• NUTR 6600 Management in Dietetics (3sh) |
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• BIOS 7021 Biostatistics for Health Professionals I (3sh) |
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• NUTR 6900 Comprehensive Examination (2sh) |
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• NUTR 6200 Methods in Nutrition Research (3sh) |
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• NUTR 6950 Seminar in Nutrition (1sh) |
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Core Courses |
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Research/Professional Practice Component |
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• NUTR 6105 Human Nutrition in Physiology and Metabolism (3sh) |
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• NUTR 7000 Thesis (6sh) |
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• NUTR 6900 Comprehensive Examination (2sh) |
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• BIOS 7022 Biostatistics for Health Professionals II (3sh – not available DE) |
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• NUTR 6950 Seminar in Nutrition (1sh) |
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• NUTR 6950 Seminar in Nutrition (1sh) |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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NUTR 3105 (WI) |
3 |
NUTR 3500, 3501 (WI) |
3, 1 |
NUTR 3330 |
4 |
NUTR 3535 |
3 |
ECON 2113 |
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NUTR 3311 |
4 |
NUTR 3104 |
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General Electives |
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HIMA 3000 |
2 |
Fine Arts or Humanties Elective |
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EXSS 1000 |
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Total |
15 |
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16 |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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NUTR 4312 |
4 |
NUTR 4313 |
4 |
NUTR 4330 |
4 |
NUTR 4500 |
3 |
Humanities |
3 |
NUTR 4600 |
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NUTR 4300 |
1 |
NUTR 4331 |
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Social Science |
3 |
Fine Arts or Humanties Elective |
2 |
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Total |
15 |
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15 |
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The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is mostly offered on-line, but some on-campus activities may be required. Please note that some courses are generally only offered in an on-line format.
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Requirements for Admission: |
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- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from American Dietetic Association-accredited program.
- A minimum score on GRE of 850 on combined total of verbal and quantitative completed in past 5 years.
- Minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
- Minimum grade of C in College Algebra, completed in past 5 years.
- Equivalent to Nutrition Foundation Requirement from ECU (if your undergraduate degree is in something other than nutrition). If you are not sure of these requirements click here.
The deadline for applications is December 15. Admission to the Master of Science in Nutrition program is through the ECU Graduate School. |
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Other Requirements: |
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- The Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics requires a minimum of 33 semester hours, 17 semester hours must be 6000-level and 15 semester hours must be NUTR courses. You are required to successfully complete all core courses and the appropriate research/professional practice courses for the thesis or non-thesis option.
- Students enrolled in the program have 6 years to complete all degree requirements.
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Please feel free to contact us at:
NUTR@ecu.edu or 252-328-4274. |
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