The University of Alabama – MS Degree

   The University of Alabama

Degree Offered: Master of Science in Human Nutrition (MS)

Program Summary:

  • The University of Alabama provides interns with the opportunity to enroll in a fully online, 30 credit hour Master of Science program in Human Nutrition.
  • The program is creatively designed to provide foundation knowledge before starting coursework, integrate class assignments with experiences in the internship, and assume advanced knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
  • The Program Director works closely with university faculty to align assignments and activities, allowing students to complete the internship and master’s degree in less than 18 months.
  • Out of state tuition state fees are waived and financial aid is available to cover tuition and living expenses for students who qualify.
  • The graduate program can accept up to 12 hours of graduate coursework as transfer credit that may be applied to the degree.
  • For more information, contact Tiffany Hylton at tmhylton@ches.ua.edu and see the MS in Human Nutrition webpage
  • For a general overview of the program, click here
  • A more detailed Q&A session can be found here

Application Details:

Applicants must choose the generalist concentration.

Submit the following items for the application:

  1. Application fee
  2. Statement of Purpose
  3. Transcripts from all Colleges/Universities attended
  4. Letters of recommendation


The University Alabama (Master of Science in Human Nutrition) – 14 Month Program Schedule

August Start Date

Semester Course Title Credits
Summer I
(June – early Aug)
*Prior to DI
NHM 572
NHM 509
Elective
Metabolism of Energy Nutrients
Research Methods
Elective
3
3
3
Fall I
(Aug – early Dec
*NutraCo DI begins
POPH 522
NHM 573
Biostatistics
Advanced Vitamins and Mineral Metabolism
3
3
Spring I
(Jan – early May)
*NutraCo DI continues
Core elctive (NHM 530, NHM 555 or NHM 567)
Elective
Advanced Nutrition Counseling OR
Maternal & Infant Nutrition OR
Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill
Elective
3
3
Summer II
(June – early Aug)
*After DI
Elective
Elective
NHM 597
Verification Statement
Elective
Elective
Human Nutrition Master’s Capstone Course
3
3
3

 

The University Alabama (Master of Science in Human Nutrition) – 16 Month Program Schedule

January Start Date

Semester Course Title Credits
Spring I
(Jan – early May)
NHM 572
NHM 509
Metabolism of Energy Nutrients
Research Methods
3
3
Summer I
(June – early Aug)
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
3
3
Fall II
(Aug – early Dec)
Core Elective (NHM 530, NHM 555, NHM 567)

NHM 573
POPH 522

Advanced Nutrition Counseling OR
Maternal & Infant Nutrition OR
Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill
Advanced Vitamins and Mineral Metabolism
Biostatistics
3
3
3
Spring II
(Jan – early May)
*After DI
Elective
Elective
NHM 597
Verification Statement
Elective
Elective
Human Nutrition Master’s Capstone Course
3
3
3

 

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Accreditation Information

NutraCo Dietetic Internship is currently granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics