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About the program

  • Certification opportunities:

    Fulfill part of the current academic requirements for the Board Certified Nutrition Specialist (BCNS) certification.

  • Career preparation:

    Apply your new nutritional science-based knowledge and critical thinking skills to academia, clinical, community, and research settings.

Earn a master's degree in nutrition online from The University of Texas at Austin. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of a 100% online format while knowing that human nutrition and public health impact are woven into every aspect of this program. This degree program is designed for a variety of candidates, including students and working professionals in nutrition, wellness and other health-related fields who want to expand their knowledge base.

In this program, students can choose to specialize their fields of study in two concentrations: Biochemical and Functional Nutrition or Health Promotion Disease Prevention.

About The University of Texas at Austin

Founded in 1883, The University of Texas at Austin ranks among the 40 best universities in the U.S.Footnote 2 Its Department of Nutritional Science works at the nexus of epidemiology, genetics, public health, cell biology and medicine, examining the human organism from the molecular to the system level. The ultimate goal of nutrition teaching and research of the department is to improve the quality of life of individuals by minimizing morbidity and maximizing longevity. 

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Admissions

AdmissionsFall Application deadlineJune 1, 2025

Prospective students for this MSNS degree program should have a professional or academic background in nutrition, dietetics or a related science. Applicants must hold a completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States, or proof of equivalent training at an institute abroad. They must also show a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 in upper-division course work (junior- and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work already completed.

Tuition and fees

Tuition and feesTuition$22,500

The estimated tuition for the Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences as of the 2023–24 academic year is $22,500. Please note: the estimated tuition amount does not include out-of-pocket expenses for books or other fees. A number of resources may be available to help you finance your master’s degree.

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