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 two years.
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:

Application fee
Statement of Purpose
Transcripts from all Colleges/Universities attended
Letters of recommendation

The University Alabama (Master of Science in Human Nutrition) – 21 Month Program Schedule

August Start Date

Semester	Course	Title	Credits
Fall I (Aug – mid Dec)	NHM 572 POPH 522 NHM 509	Metabolism of Energy Nutrients Biostatistics Research Methods	3 3 3
Spring I (Jan – mid May)	NHM 573 NHM 566 NHM 587	Advanced Vitamins and Mineral Metabolism Advanced Clinical Nutrition Integrated Food Systems Management	3 3 3
Summer (June – early Aug)	Off or (if not taken previously): NHM 566 NHM 587	Off or (if not taken previously): Advanced Clinical Nutrition Integrated Food Systems Management	… 3 3
Fall II (Aug – mid Dec) NutraCo DI begins	NHM 585* or NHM 588* Core Elective (NHM 530, 555 or 567)	… Clinical Nutrition Management* OR Advanced Food Service Systems Management* Advanced Nutrition Counseling OR Maternal & Infant Nutrition OR Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill	… 3 3
Spring II (Jan – mid May) NutraCo DI continues	NHM 585* or NHM 588* NHM 597 Verification Statement	… Clinical Nutrition Management* OR Advanced Food Service Systems Management* Human Nutrition Master’s Capstone Course	… 3 3

*Integrated with Supervised Practice – interns will need to be in rotations to take these courses
-Students are given the option of NHM 530, 555 or 567 as a Core Elective
-The entire program consists of 10 3-credit courses for a total of 30 credits.

The University Alabama (Master of Science in Human Nutrition) – 21 Month Program Schedule

January Start Date

Semester	Course	Title	Credits
Spring I (Jan – mid May)	NHM 572 POPH 522 NHM 509	Metabolism of Energy Nutrients Biostatistics Research Methods	3 3 3
Summer I (June – early Aug)	NHM 573 NHM 566 NHM 587	Advanced Vitamins and Mineral Metabolism Advanced Clinical Nutrition Integrated Food Systems Management	3 3 3
Fall II (Aug – mid Dec)	Off (if not taken previously): NHM 566 NHM 587	Off (if not taken previously): Advanced Clinical Nutrition Integrated Food Systems Management	… 3 3
Spring II (Jan – mid May) NutraCo DI begins	NHM 585* or NHM 588* Core Elective (NHM 530, 555 or 567)	… Clinical Nutrition Management* OR Advanced Food Service Systems Management* Advanced Nutrition Counseling OR Maternal & Infant Nutrition OR Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill	… 3 3
Summer II (June – early Aug) NutraCo DI continues	NHM 585* or NHM 588* NHM 597 Verification Statement	… Clinical Nutrition Management* OR Advanced Food Service Systems Management* Human Nutrition Master’s Capstone Course	… 3 3