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School Nutrition Specialist

Framingham State University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MEd
Deadline Jun, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Framingham, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The School Nutrition Specialist at Framingham State University is a MEd 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 School Nutrition Specialist 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  4. Location: Framingham, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the School Nutrition Specialist programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Learning and Human Development
  2. Research Methods in Nutrition Education
  3. Designing Nutrition Education Programs and Curricula
  4. Contemporary Nutrition Issues in Schools
  5. Computers in Nutrition Education
  6. Public Health Nutrition
  7. Independent Projects in Health and Wellness
  8. Leadership in Excellence in School Nutrition
  9. Seminar and Practicum I in School Nutrition
  10. Seminar and Practicum II in School Nutrition

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants must complete the online admission application
  • Applicants must submit the $50.00 application fee
  • Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field includes: food and nutrition, hospitality, education and nursing. Previous coursework:
    • Basic nutrition Nutrition Science in the Classroom
    • Foodservices systems
    • Management
    • Basic financial and cost accounting
    • Biostatistics or statistics
    • QPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
  • Applicants who do not fulfill the QPA requirement but have a minimum quality point average of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale will be considered for admission after they complete two courses 
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • 300-word personal statement
  • Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 1,220 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Framingham State University 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 Framingham State University

    Framingham State University logo

    Framingham State University

    Framingham, United States

    public university in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

    University Profile
    • Application Deadline Jun, 2027
    • Start Date Sep, 2026
    • Language English