Program Overview
The Human Nutrition at University of New Haven is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Nutrition programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Nutrition programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Nutritional Biochemistry I: Fundamentals
- Nutritional Biochemistry II: Applications
- Cell and Molecular Biology of Human Nutrition
- Nutritional Physiology
- Vitamin Metabolism
- Mineral Metabolism
- Research Methodology in Nutrition
- Nutrition and Disease I
- Nutrition and Disease II
- Human Nutrition Internship II
- Nutrition and Health: Contemporary Issues and Controversies
- Maternal and Child Nutrition
- Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Policy
This program is most appropriate for registered dietitians and certain other licensed health professionals or for high school science teachers and/or others with undergraduate majors in chemistry or the biological sciences. Minimum admission requirements are a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, or equivalent, with an above-average undergraduate record including successfully completed coursework in introductory biochemistry and human anatomy and physiology.
International students requiring full-time status need to register for the Nutritional Genomics concentration. The requirements for MS in Human Nutrition with a Nutritional Genomics concentration for international applicants are:
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0
- Minimum grade of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 or better in Biochemistry with a minimum of 3 credits
- Minimum grade of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 or better in Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum of 4 credits
- No conditional admission and no ELS level 112 certificates are acceptable
- Applicants who wish to become Registered Dietitians, must submit an International Credential Evaluation along with their foreign transcripts .
- International students are accepted only in the Fall trimester with no winter or spring admissions
International applicants who meet all the above with the exception of items 2 & 3, will remain \xc2\x93in process\xc2\x94 until they submit proof of meeting that requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 870 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of New Haven directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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