About the course

The M.S. program in nutritional science is recognized nationally and internationally for its multidisciplinary approach and the breadth of its faculty. Your course of study, depending on your interests, might cover anything from maternal and child nutrition, to obesity, chronic disease or nutritional genomics. The Nutritional Sciences M.S. program focuses on preparing professionals for a variety of career settings. Students may ask What can you do with a Nutrition Masters degree Using existing Cornell resources for job placement as well as program-specific assistance that is targeted to our students, we will provide counseling on job searching and job placement to support the transition into a position that leverages the preparation during the Masters degree. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$85,376

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry are required for admission of all graduate students in Nutritional Sciences. Additional training in nutrition, physiology and biology are also recommended. For study relating to community aspects of nutrition, courses in the social sciences are also recommended.

　　Two recommendations

　　GRE general test

　　The Graduate School requires an overall band score of a 7.0 or higher on the IELTS.

　　TOEFL - The minimum scores accepted are as follows:

　　Listening-15

　　Reading- 20

　　Speaking -22

　　Writing- 20

　　The M.S. program is designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree, with the following prerequisites.

　　The track prerequisites are:

　　Human Nutrition Evidence: successful completion of training in biochemistry and preferably a basic human nutrition course*

　　Global Food Systems for Health: intermediate micro- and macroeconomics, two of statistics and two semesters of econometrics or advanced statistical methods. Successful completion of training in biochemistry and preferably a basic human nutrition course*

　　Dietetics: DPD program and Cornell DI

　　Individualized: successful completion of training in biochemistry and preferably a basic human nutrition course*

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 77.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cornell University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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