Application Requirements (MS Nutrition)

Application Materials

For a complete application, students must submit: 

• An unofficial bachelor’s degree transcript (an official transcript is required prior to enrollment)
• Resume or CV
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Application fee

Test scores

• GRE or MCAT scores are optional
• An English proficiency exam (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) is required for international applicants
   

Deadlines

The department of nutrition invites interested candidates to submit their application on a rolling basis and offers the opportunity for interested applicants to self-select which round they wish to receive their admissions decision. The sooner the application is submitted with all necessary materials finalized, the sooner an admissions decision will be communicated. 

*Recommended for international students requiring a new visa.

Tuition and Financial Aid

*Tuition for Graduate Studies enrolled in these programs will not exceed 12 credit hours per semester regardless of schedule. Subject to additional graduate student fees.

Departmental-level scholarships are offered to students who qualify. There is no additional application, and students will automatically be considered upon application. In 2020-2021, the department of nutrition awarded $225,000 in scholarships.

The Financial Aid Office can assist with finding funding such as scholarships, grants, student loans or student employment.

Additional Funding Opportunities

• North Star Graduate Student Award: awarded to scholars from partnering Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
• External Funding: Review a compiled list of outside funding opportunities.
• External Scholarships: Explore outside scholarships.
• Student Employment: Learn about the student employment program.