The Nutritional Science Master's Program develops informed and productive nutritional scientists who personally and professionally utilize scientifically proven nutrition principles to make meaningful contributions to the discipline, to families, communities, and nations. The human nutrition discipline includes the rigorous, scientifically based study of the processes by which we assimilate nutrients and dietary nutrient factors that influence health and prevent disease.
Graduates of the Nutritional Science MS Program will:
- Gain acceptance into health or other professional schools or PhD programs in nutritional science or related disciplines, or obtain professional employment.
- Maintain personal and professional growth through advanced skills acquired for continued acquisition of new scientific knowledge.
Admission Info
Application requirements:
- Correct completion of BYU Graduate Studies application, including letters of recommendation
- Completion of English Proficiency test if non-English speaking (see https://gradstudies.byu.edu/admissions/english-proficiency for acceptable tests and scores)
- Identified and met with a graduate faculty member with a similar research interest as the applicant’s. (If it is not possible to personally meet with a faculty member, a telephone conversation is recommended).
Application deadlines:
- Spring, Summer, Fall - February 1st
- Winter - June 30
Successful applicants typically have:
- Completed the BYU Graduate Studies application correctly
- GPA scores ≥ 3.2
Other issues taken into consideration include:
- The number of pre-requisite courses that would need to be taken prior to beginning graduate studies
- Relevant work experience
- Previous graduate degrees earned
- Commitment (full-time vs. part-time) to graduate education