George Mason University Online
Master of Science in Nutrition On Campus
George Mason, USA
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: George Mason University’s Master of Science in Nutrition in Fairfax, Virginia prepares students to address nutrition and food access challenges. Offered through Virginia’s first College of Public Health, the flexible programme pairs coursework with faculty research and practice. The curriculum is 39 credit hours with three concentrations: community nutrition, dietetics (ACEND-accredited), and nutrition and performance. It accepts transfer credits and can be finished in two years or via an accelerated one-year option. Graduates prepare to assess and intervene in nutrition, public health, community practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles in community nutrition, dietetics, research, public health, and performance nutrition.
George Mason University’s Master of Science in Nutrition prepares students to address today’s most pressing challenges in the field of nutrition. Offered through Virginia’s first College of Public Health, this flexible program combines rigorous coursework with experiential learning designed by faculty who are experts in research and practice.
The MS in Nutrition positions graduates to have a meaningful impact and advance their careers in community nutrition, dietetics, nutrition research, and public health related to nutrition and food access. Consisting of 39 credit hours, this program offers three optional concentrations that allow students to tailor their studies to their career goals – community nutrition, dietetics (ACEND-accredited), or nutrition and performance.
Transfer credits may be accepted, and students benefit from a collaborative learning environment that fosters both academic and professional growth. The MS in Nutrition can be completed in two years, with an accelerated one-year option available for eligible students and concentrations. Students graduate prepared to assess, evaluate, and intervene in critical nutrition issues while supporting organizations that improve health locally, nationally, and globally.