MS in Nutritional Sciences

University of Arizona

The Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program (NSGP) in the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness (NSW) is designed for individuals interested in pursuing a master's (MS) or doctoral (PhD) degree in nutritional sciences research on the main campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson. Both the MS and PhD options offer rigorous and innovative interdisciplinary research opportunities designed to engage and challenge students.The MS degree offers training in Nutritional Sciences research that can serve as a foundation to achieve a variety of career objectives. Students who wish to earn an MS in Nutritional Sciences will pursue a thesis option. The thesis option prepares students to seek placement in highly competitive PhD programs, including our own or pursue a professional career in such areas as healthcare, industry, government, or in teaching at the community college level. The program emphasizes theory, research design, problem conceptualization, researchmethodologies, and the ability to conduct empirical research culminating in the MS thesis.Whether you're a recent graduate or a practicing professional, you can advance your training and develop valuable professional skills by pursuing a graduate education with the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness at the University of Arizona. We offer a variety of graduate options, including on-campus, distance, and online, to help you reach your goals in a way that makes sense for your life

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences