Master of Science in Nutrition
Curriculum
Become a leader in health promotion with our recently updated Master of Science in Nutrition program. This well-rounded curriculum offers a strong foundation in nutritional sciences through a 21-credit core and a capstone project for applying your knowledge.
Tailor your degree: Choose a generalist path or delve deeper with specializations in sports nutrition, community health, functional nutrition, and more. Gain practical skills through experiential learning and explore cutting-edge topics in genetics, plant-based diets, and more.
Flexibility for your success: Enjoy the convenience of a fully online program or a hybrid option with on-campus classes. All courses feature frequent live interactions with esteemed faculty, allowing you to learn directly from experts while balancing busy schedules or geographical limitations.
The M.S. in Nutrition program caters to diverse backgrounds and accommodates completion within six years. A minimum of 6-credits each term is required for full-time status.
NUT 5025 - Nutrition Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
NUT 5120 - Nutrition Advocacy and Interprofessional Leadership (3 credits)
NUT 5200 - Nutritional Biochemistry (3 credits)
NUT 6105 - Wellness and Healthy Weight (3 credits)
NUT 6400 - Nutritional Assessment and Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 credits)
NUT 6450 - Advanced Concepts in Nutrition Science (3 credits)
NUT 6805 - Applied Nutrition Capstone (3 credits)
Electives and Optional Concentrations
Students select electives to a generalist program of study (30 credit hours) or can declare concentrations in sports nutrition, community nutrition, functional nutrition and herbal therapy, or nutrition research (33 credit hours).
MED 0630 - Effective Instruction Strategies in Health Professions Education
MED 0690 - Professional Ethics and Health Law
MED 0710 - Effective Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration in the Health Professions Environment
MI 5200 - Survey of Biomedical Informatics
MI 6401 - Biostatistics
NUT 5005 - Foundations of Nutritional Science
NUT 5040 - Functional Foods in Society
NUT 5050 - Nutrition and Exercise Performance
NUT 5060 - Strength and Conditioning for Nutrition Professionals
NUT 5075 - Advanced Practice Principles in Functional Nutrition
NUT 5100 - World Culture, Food, and Nutrition
NUT 5110 - Foundations of Community Nutrition
NUT 5130 - Nutritional Counseling
NUT 5305 - Clinical Approach to Functional Nutrition 1: Gastrointestinal Systems
NUT 5315 - Clinical Approach to Functional Nutrition 2: Endocrine, Immune, and Nervous Systems
NYT 5325 - Clinical Approach to Functional Nutrition 3: Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal Systems
NUT 5400 - Psychology of Eating
NUT 5700 - Vegetarian and Plant-based Eating Patterns
NUT 6700 - Advanced Sports Nutrition
NUT 6750 - Dietary and Sports Supplements
NUT 6900 - Special Topics Courses: Topics such as Obesity, Genomics, Technology Applications
NUT 6915 - Directed Independent Study
PUH 5002 - Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
PUH 5430 - Epidemiology
NUT 5100 - World Culture, Food,
NUT 5110 - Foundations of Community Nutrition
NUT 5400 - Psychology of Eating
PUH 5430 - Epidemiology
NUT 5075 - Advanced Practice Principles of Functional Nutrition and Herbal Therapy
NUT 5305 - Clinical Approach to Functional Nutrition 1: Gastrointestinal Systems
NUT 5315 - Clinical Approach to Functional Nutrition 2: Endocrine, Immune and Nervous Systems
NUT 5325 - Clinical Approach to Functional Nutrition 3: Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal Systems
NUT 5050 - Nutrition and Exercise Performance
NUT 5060 - Strength and Conditioning for Nutrition Professionals
NUT 6700 - Advanced Sports Nutrition
NUT 6750 - Dietary and Sports Supplements
Professional Practice Concentration
The Department of Nutrition is proud to offer a Professional Practice Concentration as the only pathway to becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist. As a Future Graduate Program, NSU has received full approval from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) through December 31, 2029. Please note that as of January 1, 2024, candidates seeking to take the certification examination for registered dietitians must have at least a master's degree along with professional training and other program elements to qualify. Read more here.
Contact Us
For general questions or to make an appointment with one of our faculty members, email us at nutrition@nova.edu.
7600 SW 36 Street
Building 200, Room 2278
Davie, Florida 33328
Stephanie N. Petrosky, D.C.N., M.H.A., RDN, FAND, FNAP
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Director, Graduate and Professional Studies in Nutrition
spetrosky@nova.edu
(954) 262-1597