Program Overview
The Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, 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 Nutritional Sciences 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutritional Sciences 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
- NUTR 510 Nutrition and Community Health (3)
- NUTR 596 Advanced Studies in Nutrition (1-6)
- NUTR 600 Seminar: Foods and Nutrition (3)
- NUTR 607 Child Nutrition (3)
- NUTR 608 Geriatric Nutrition (3)
- NUTR 610 Nutrition and Energy (3)
- NUTR 700 Seminar in Nutrition (3)
- NUTR 798 Special Study (1-3) Cr/NC/RP
- NUTR 799A Thesis (3) Cr/NC/RP
- NUTR 799B Thesis Extension (0) Cr/NC
- NUTR 799C Comprehensive Examination Extension (0) Cr/NC
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).
A bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees in foods and nutrition or related fields and satisfy the prerequisites of the courses selected. If students\xc2\x92 undergraduate preparation is deemed insufficient, students will be required to complete specified courses in addition to the minimum of 30 units required for the master\xc2\x92s degree in nutritional sciences:
General Chemistry + Lab(CHEM 100)*
Organic Chemistry (CHEM 130)
Biochemistry (CHEM 160)
General Biology + Lab (BIOL 100 & 100L)*
Microbiology (BIOL 211 & 211L)
Human Physiology (BIOL 261 or 336)*
Basic Nutrition (NUTR 201)
Food Science + Lab (NUTR 205)
Advanced Nutrition (NUTR 302 & 302L)
Statistics (e.g., PSY 280)*
*Class must be completed prior to admission
A grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 units of bachelor\xc2\x92s coursework.
A minimum score of 475 (old GRE score) or 151 (new GRE score) on the verbal and 475 (old GRE score) or 142 (new GRE score) on the quantitative sections of the GRE General Aptitude Test. Please note the university requires that ALL sections (verbal, quantitative, analytical writing) of the GRE be completed.
A minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL, if medium of instruction was in a language other than English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-01-18
About San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego, United States
San Diego State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months