Graduate Program
Spotlight
Dr. Nathan Shier
Dr. Shier conducts research with a graduate student in the nutrition
lab.Nutrition Science (M.S.)
Flexible and individualized, the master’s program in nutrition science accommodates students with a variety of backgrounds and prepares those students to meet the demands of a nutritionconscious population as future academics, dietitians, researchers, doctors, dentists, or other health professionals.
Our rigorous academic program balances theoretical knowledge with laboratory experiences. Our faculty are dedicated to research and teaching. Both of these essential ingredients provide students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the nutrition industry.
While some students pursue doctoral degrees, many graduates enter the workforce in a variety of public and private settings, such as hospitals and clinics, health maintenance organizations, government agencies, industry and business, colleges and universities, international organizations and health agencies, private research firms, and professional organizations.
Our applied nutrition program allows students to choose their avenue of application: laboratory investigation, nutrition assessment, nutrition education, or community intervention. Students also have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members on research and community projects.
Extend Your degree
Students in the nutrition science program can supplement their master’s degree with a minor in an additional field, such as health, fitness, or recreation. Students can also collaborate with faculty or other students on research projects.
Students can tailor their studies to include the academic requirements to become Registered Dietitians, as established by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). If you’re interested in meeting these R.D. requirements, please contact the department at ahsinfo@indiana.edu. The dietetics program director will work with you to determine the courses needed beyond those of graduate course work to meet the academic requirements.
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