Nutrition Science Graduate Option
This option is available within the Nutrition major at the following location:
- Corvallis
The MS in Nutrition Science is a graduate-level program that trains students in advanced and applied nutrition science coursework to prepare them for a wide array of careers in Nutrition, including healthcare, industry, government, and academic positions.
Option Code: 4663
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
- Communicate nutrition information orally and in written form.
- Develop problem-solving skills related to nutrition.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| NUTR 506 | SPECIAL PROBLEMS; PROJECTS | 3-6 |
| NUTR 617 | ADVANCED MACRONUTRIENT METABOLISM | 3 |
| or NUTR 618 | ADVANCED MICRONUTRIENT METABOLISM | |
| NUTR 517 | HUMAN NUTRITION SCIENCE: MACRONUTRIENTS | 4 |
| NUTR 518 | HUMAN NUTRITION SCIENCE: MICRONUTRIENTS | 4 |
| NUTR 530 | MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY I | 4 |
| NUTR 531 | MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY 2 | 4 |
| NUTR 532 | MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY 3 | 3 |
| GRAD 520 | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH | 2 |
| H 524 | INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS | 3-4 |
| or ST 511 | METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS | |
| or ST 536 | R PROGRAMMING FOR DATA | |
| Select one 500 or 600-level NUTR course | 3 | |
| Electives | 7-11 | |
| Total Credits | 44 | |
Students will propose a project in the field of nutrition in consultation with the major professor and graduate committee and will defend the project in the final exam.
Option Code: 4663