Program Overview
The Nutritional Sciences at University of Kentucky 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 Greece 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
- Tuition: USD 13,555 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,276 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lexington, United States, Greece
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
- Integrated Nutritional Sciences Part
- Molecular Biology Applications in Nutrition
- Wellness and Sports Nutrition
- Current Topics in Nutrition
- Graduate Seminar in Nutritional Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.9 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 Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following requirements for admission to the Division of Nutritional Sciences in Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Kentucky:
- A baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited institution of higher learning
- A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.9 on undergraduate coursework and a 3.0 on all graduate work.
- An average Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score on the verbal, quantitative and analytical sections greater than the 30th percentile.
- For international applicants, a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which has a maximum score of 667; score of 213 on the computer-based TOEFL (maximum 300), or 79 on the internet-based TOEFL. The minimum International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) score is a 6.5. All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in verbal and written English.
- Admission for the M.S. in the Division of Nutritional Sciences with Clinical Nutrition Emphasis is limited to those with a B.S. in Dietetics or Nutrition.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A brief essay, no longer than two single-spaced pages, describing long-term career goals and how the M.S. Program in the Division of Nutritional Sciences would advance these goals.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Research Assistantship Application Form.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,555 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,276 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,555 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,276 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Kentucky 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 Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
