Human Nutrition
Human nutrition is naturally interdisciplinary, intersecting with multiple disciplines such as biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, psychology, community and public health, plus so much more. The HESC MS Concentration in Human Nutrition focuses on greater depth in the fundamentals of nutritional biochemistry and metabolism, and developing skills in interpreting and critiquing nutrition research and claims. For those seeking to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), this program does not provide any supervised practice experience.
NUTR 51103: Advanced Nutrition I
NUTR 52303: Advanced Nutrition II
NUTR 52203 Nutrition During the Life Cycle
FDSC 64403 Metabolism of Xenobiotics
Other courses are available to fill these requirements. An advisor will recommend the best courses to meet your professional goals and degree requirements.
Graduate-level Statistics (3 hours required):
ESRM 53903: Statistics in Education & Health Professions
Research Methods (3 hours required):
HESC 54603/AGED 54603 Research Methodology in Social Sciences
Online courses are offered periodically for flexibility in degree completion.
Thesis Track:
- 30 hours total
- 12 hours core courses
- 3 hours statistics
- 3 hours research methods
- 6 hours elective
- 6 hours thesis & defense to pass program
Non-Thesis Track:
- 30 hours
- 12 hours core classes
- 3 hours statistics
- 3 hours research methods
- 12 hours elective
- Oral and written exam to pass program