The Master of Science in Nutrition prepares students to assume leadership positions in the nutrition field. The program is designed to enhance professional qualifications as a food and nutrition specialist. Challenging courses for the advanced study of nutrition with specializations in Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology, or Geriatric Nutrition are provided. The student chooses one of these concentrations to complement a core curriculum of nutrition science, research methods, biomedical statistics as well as communications, education and counseling skills. A choice of challenging electives enables students to pursue individual interests. Students also complete a thesis as a culminating experience of the degree. The M.S. in Nutrition program is 36 credits. For students who are accepted to the LIU Post Dietetic Internship, the department offers a 42- credit master's program which includes 6 credits of supervised practice. The M.S. in Nutrition is NOT a route to becoming a RDN. Applicants who are interested in becoming a RDN should refer to theB.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics program or the dual B.S./M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics program.

Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any accredited college(s) or universities you have attended. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in major courses. Applicants for admission must have completed the following courses at the undergraduate level: one (1) year of biology (to include Anatomy and Physiology) and four (4) semesters or a total of 16 credits in chemistry (to include General/Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry). In addition, students who have not completed an undergraduate major in nutrition must complete the following undergraduate courses or the equivalent as prerequisites to the M.S. program: NTR 100 Concepts in Nutrition NTR 101 Contemporary Nutrition Strategies NTR 211 Medical Nutrition Therapy I NTR 212 Medical Nutrition Therapy II Students who meet the standards for admission (including a 2.75 grade point average (GPA) in their major) may be matriculated upon admission to the program. Other students, after fulfilling admission and undergraduate requirements and completing 12 graduate credits with an average of "B" or better, may apply through the academic advisor to the Graduate Admissions Office for matriculation status. No more that 12 graduate credits may be taken by limited matriculated students. Two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation that address the applicant’s potential in the profession and ability to complete a graduate program. Letters of recommendation must be on the institution letterhead and signed by the letter writer. Personal Statement that addresses the reason you are interested in pursuing graduate work in this area of study. TOEFL/IELTS for international students.