About the course

The Master of Science degree in Nutrition emphasizes a strong nutritional sciences foundation through coursework and opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary research in community settings. Graduates obtain positions as nutrition-exercise specialists, cooperative extension nutrition specialists, higher education instructors, research associates, and as nutritionists in health care and community agencies such as Head Start and Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

　　Program Learning Outcomes

　　Graduates of this program will be able to:

　　Describe the physiological functions, metabolism, dietary requirements, deficiency symptoms, food sources and the metabolic utilization of macronutrients and micronutrients for physiological processes, and how they relate to nutrition, health promotion and disease prevention/treatment

　　Contribute to the quality of life, well-being and wellness of individuals and families by utilizing their nutrition knowledge and participating in activities that promote nutritional well-being

　　Demonstrate an understanding of research methods and apply knowledge gained by participation in research and/or outreach Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Kent
Summer (May), 2024	Kent
Fall (August), 2024	Kent
Spring (January), 2025	Kent
Summer (May), 2025	Kent
Fall (August), 2025	Kent
Spring (January), 2026	Kent
Summer (May), 2026	Kent

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Kent State University

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

　　Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale

　　Upper level, undergraduate coursework in biochemistry, physiology and advanced nutrition

　　Official transcript(s)

　　Goal statement

　　Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement (required for Dietetic Internship concentration only)

　　Dietetic internship application through the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS) with D & D Digital Computer Matching (required for Dietetic Internship concentration only)

　　Three letters of recommendation

　　Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)

　　Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)

　　Minimum 6.5 IELTS score

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Kent State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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