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UT Austin 100% Online Master of Science in Nutritional Science

Online Masters in Nutrition

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A healthy career, a healthy society

Earn a Master’s Degree in Nutrition online from the University of Texas at Austin

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Master's in Nutritional Science (MSNS) 100% Online

As society’s attention to nutrition continues to increase, professionals well-versed in nutritional science are in high demand. The University of Texas at Austin’s Master of Science in Nutritional Science (MSNS) online program in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is designed for a variety of candidates, including those with an educational foundation and working professionals in health-related fields who want to expand their knowledge base to include the specialization.

Earn a top credential while maintaining balance

By providing more flexibility but the same rigor as its on-campus equivalent, MSNS online students are given more control over the pace of their studies. Degree candidates can successfully fit the curriculum into their busy lives and, in many cases, effortlessly apply their advanced studies to the workplace.

Brace for positive impact

Now more than ever, nutritional health is recognized as an inextricable component of physical wellness, with a huge impact on human development and disease prevention. As a graduate of the UT Austin MSNS online program — which can be completed in just 1-2 years — you will emerge equipped to immediately impact the field and influence awareness of nutritional health, whether in a clinical, community, or private setting.

Application Dates

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the final deadline of the admissions cycle.
Fall Enrollment: December 1st - July 15th
*Priority Deadline: June 1st
Spring Enrollment: August 1st - November 1st
*Priority Deadline: October 1st

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Two concentrations. Your choice.

Complete ten courses (30 credit hours)—five that are core to the MSNS and five that are specialized to each track. Core Courses
  • Advanced Nutrition I – Macronutrients
  • Advanced Nutrition II – Micronutrients
  • Experimental Design and Statistics
  • Advanced Experimental Design and Statistics
  • Molecular Nutrition
Concentrations
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
  • Theories of Nutrition Behavior
  • Obesity
  • Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
  • Nutrition and Disease Prevention
  • Current Issues in Nutritional Science
Biochemical & Functional Nutrition
  • Biochemical Nutrition: Nutrition as Medicine
  • Nutrition and Cancer
  • Nutrition and Immunology
  • Nutrigenomics
  • Current Issues in Nutritional Science

MSNS from UT Austin

MS in Nutritional Sciences, 100% Online

Program Features

Accelerated Completion

Students have the option to complete the MS in Nutritional Sciences in 1 year or 2 years. No thesis required. All courses are 7-weeks long. Each course is taught by full-time University of Texas at Austin faculty in their area of research or interest. See Concentration Course Descriptions for detailed description of all courses, including the concentration area courses.

Being a Graduate Student at The University of Texas at Austin

MSNS graduate students will have full access to The University of Texas at Austin student services, libraries, student discounts, and campus facilities.

Enhance Your Practice Skills

Gain science based knowledge and understanding to apply in your area of practice.  Based in nutritional sciences, this will provide students the opportunity to learn the true intersection of nutrition and health.

Certified Nutrition Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin’s MS in Nutritional Sciences program fulfills part of the current academic requirements for the Board Certified Nutrition Specialist (BCNS) certification.  BCNS requires a graduate degree in the field of nutrition from a regionally accredited university, specific coursework, and 1,000 hours of supervised experience. BCNS reviews each candidate individually, including current course descriptions, transcripts, and experience to determine eligibility. Learn more about becoming a BCNS.