Program Overview
The Nutritional Sciences at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MSc 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 7
- Tuition: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, 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
- The Science of Food Systems
- Seminar in Food and Nutritional Sciences
- Nutritional Epidemiology
- Nutrition and Disease: Cellular and Molecular Aspects, or
- Dietary Fiber, Bioactive Food Components and Health
- Topics in Nutritional Sciences
- Advanced Child and Adolecent Nutrition
- Supplemental and Nutritional Approaches in Disease Prevention and Treatment
- Indigenous Food Systems, Environment and Health
- Dietary Fiber, Bioactive Food Components and Health,
- Nutrition and Disease: Cellular and Molecular Aspects
- Seminar in Diet and Cancer
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 3 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).
Academic prerequisites include a bachelor\'s degree in nutrition or a closely related field with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and at least one undergraduate course in nutrition, human physiology, biochemistry, and statistics.
Application requirements include submission of:- GRE General Test scores (no minimum score required);
- a personal resume(or cv);
- two confidential recommendations;
- a completed Graduate Admissions Application including a statement of objectives that includes your reasons for wanting to attend graduate school, your research interests and experience, and your career goals.A
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,512 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,192 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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.
About University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months