Nutrition

The typical duration of the M.S. in nutrition program is 2 years at full-time status. Enrolled students develop a plan of study in conjunction with their faculty advisor to identify a research project. In order to be admitted, students should find a faculty member whose research interests matches with theirs.

During the program, students may explore a variety of nutrition topics, including:

• Biological mechanisms underlying dietary intake and human health
• Regulation of nutrient metabolism
• Nutrition education and behavioral change
• Communicating nutrition science to diverse audiences
• Foundations of public health nutrition

Students work with a faculty mentor in areas that may include nutritional assessment, maternal nutrition, nutrient regulation, behavioral interventions to improve health or prevent disease, and improving the nutritional status of populations through public policy and programs. There is also the option to use elective courses to tailor individual training, so it fits with professional interests.

Our students want to make a difference in the health and well-being of others. Students from various backgrounds are eligible to apply to this program. Applicants must hold an appropriate baccalaureate degree from a four-year college or university, or its international equivalent, with a 3.0 GPA or better. Allapplicants should have completed undergraduate courses in biochemistry, physiology, and human nutrition.

The application deadline is January 15 of each year for fall admission.

To apply, prospective students must complete two separate applications for admission—one through the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS), and one through the IU Graduate School.