Master of Science in medical nutrition
The master’s degree in medical nutrition at the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University is a 30-credit online program that allows you to master crucial nutrition knowledge in your own time.
The flexible program is a helpful option to boost competitiveness for those who have a gap year while pursuing medical or professional school for a career in health care. Those already in a medical or health care field will benefit from expanding their knowledge in how to use nutrition to improve and maintain health.
This program will enable you to:
Gain knowledge on diet strategies for health promotion and health maintenance.
Discover the role of nutrition in health maintenance, the treatment of diseases and prevention.
Develop foundational knowledge of nutritional assessment techniques used by health care providers in clinical practice.
Understand the components of therapeutic diets and the role of qualified health care providers in diet prescription.
By the end of this program, you will have acquired knowledge to meet your goals and confidence to take the next step in your career as a health professional.
Advance health and wellness through food.
7% average job growth expected for dietitians and nutritionists through 2031. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics chs.asu.edu College of Health Solutions 602-496-3300 chs@asu.edu ASU is the #1 producer of students accepted to the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix ASU is among the best graduate schools in the U.S. U.S. News & World Report, 2022
MS in medical nutrition program
Become an expert in modern nutrition approaches in your own time with a flexible schedule. The convenient online program finishes with an applied project that will showcase your specialized expertise.
Featured courses
NTR 510 Food and Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Examine case studies and medical reviews to study the needs for specific macronutrients and micronutrients throughout various life stages.
NTR 511 Medical Nutrition in the Care and Prevention of Disease
Assess nutrition-based approaches to chronic diseases and the role nutrition support has as you learn how to individualize nutrition recommendations.
NTR 524 Chronic Inflammation and Metabolic Syndrome: The Common Pathway for Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
Discover how diet and lifestyle contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome and explore the importance of nutrition as both prevention and treatment in chronic inflammation.
NTR 525 Complementary Nutrition
Understand the role of functional foods, phytochemicals and nutrient supplements in health promotion.
NTW 533 Ethics and Policy of American Diets
Explore food and agricultural policy, government dietary recommendations and regulations, food environment, sustainability, obesity and food security in America.
NTR 535 Nutrigenomics
Integrate molecular nutrition and nutritional biochemistry to gain a solid foundation for promoting personalized nutrition.
Culminating experience
NTR 593 Applied Project
Near the end of the 30-credit program you will pursue an applied project that brings together all of your acquired understanding of current nutrition principles. With the support and expertise from skilled nutrition faculty, this project is your opportunity to showcase the knowledge you gained throughout the program — ideal for enhancing your resume or applications for medical or professional school.
The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University translates scientific health research and discovery into practice. Its programs prepare students to address the challenges facing our populations to stay healthy, improve their health, and manage chronic disease — all toward improving health outcomes.
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