MS in Nutritional Sciences

University of Arizona

The School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness (NSW) is leading the way in cutting-edge research into diverse areas of human health, from variables affecting body composition, to nutrigenomics and precision nutrition, to cancer prevention. Other active research programs include investigations in diabetes, obesity, immunity, musculoskeletal, physical activity and cardiovascular diseases.

Our interdisciplinary faculty hold appointments in the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, and College of Public Health, as well as research centers of excellence including the Arizona Cancer Center, Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center, Arthritis Center, Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, Sarver Heart Center, Center on Aging, and the BIO5 Institute for Collaborative Bioresearch and Collaboratory for Metabolic Disease Prevention and Treatment.

From 2010-2021, 58 students have graduated from the Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program (NSGP), 34 (59%) with a Master of Science and 24 (41%) with the Doctor of Philosophy. This includes 14 individuals from underrepresented groups. Read more on our current students or where our recent graduates are employed.

Students can select a mentor from among 28 faculty members representing multiple disciplines. Read more on faculty and joint appointed faculty research interests.

Graduate research projects reinforce strategic linkages between basic, translational, and applied nutrition research. Read more on the research strengths of NSW.

At the University of Arizona, the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness is a leader in providing an outstanding graduate program that advances the discovery and translation of the role of nutrition in optimizing health for people in Arizona, the nation, and the world.

Department/Academic Unit(s)

School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness

The School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness at the University of Arizona offers traditional graduate research programs leading to a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nutritional Sciences under the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. A minor in Nutritional Sciences is offered to Ph.D. students. The School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness also offers online graduate programs, including a Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition designed to be completed in only 8 months, an Applied Nutrition - Nutrition & Wellness emphasis professional science master (non-thesis) designed to be completed in 18 months as well as an ACEND accredited Future Education Model - Graduate program, Applied Nutrition - Dietetics emphasis Professional Science Master’s program.