Nutritional sciences
Master of Science
Overview
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Become a nutrition expert
Further explore the complex relationships between nutrition, health and disease with a master’s in nutritional sciences. Study a variety of nutrition disciplines and prepare to translate those topics into practical use. You will learn about the latest nutrition topics and research as you partner with accomplished faculty to address critical health issues.
Highlights from this program include:
- Collaborate with faculty on research and present your findings
- Gain international research experience
- Attend state or national conferences
- Further develop your skills in the Carmelita Spencer Foods Laboratory
- Develop various research skills used in human, animal and molecular studies
- Thesis and non-thesis options available for the master’s program
View the online nutritional sciences graduate handbook
Fueling health, advancing science
Application information
Applicants for the M.S. in nutritional sciences must meet the degree-specific admission requirements below:
- Education level: Bachelor's
- GPA: 3.0
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
- Other requirements: No
Program availability
- Concentration: Thesis or non-thesis
- Semester intake: Fall
- Eligible for international admission
- Deadlines: General application deadlines
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application.
Contact information
Family and Consumer Sciences contact: Ginny Lane, vlane@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Find School of Family and Consumer Sciences faculty advisor contacts.
Costs, funding and research
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
For detailed information about the cost of attendance, visit Financial Aid.
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Degree fit
This degree could be a good fit if you:
- Have an undergraduate degree in nutrition, medical sciences, or a related field
- Are interested in researching nutrition related topics
- Have a strong background in science
Hands-on learning
- Research and teaching assistantships
- Volunteer opportunities
- Conduct a research project and present your findings
- Develop your skills in the Carmelita Spencer Foods Laboratory
Clubs
- Food and Nutrition Club
- Food Recovery Club
- Graduate and Professional Student Association
- Phi Upsilon Omicron
- Pre-Med/Pre-PA Club
- Pre-Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Club
- Pre-Dental Club
Career outcomes
Current job openings
1,572 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Community Health Workers
$54,989 - Dietitians and Nutritionists
$77,936 - Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
$32,822 - Health Educators
$72,396 - Dietetic Technicians
$43,181
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