Program Overview

Human Nutrition Master of Science Program

The MS Program in Human Nutrition is led by faculty with expertise in the breadth of nutritional sciences. Students will follow an academic curriculum that also includes a research project to learn, generate, disseminate, and apply specialized knowledge in human nutrition and dietetics to foster basic discoveries and improve human health.

Program Focus Areas

The internationally recognized research, teaching, and outreach of the program are focused on:

• nutrient-gene interactions
• nutrient bioavailability, metabolism, and bioactivity
• nutritional metabolomics and lipidomics
• precision nutrition
• diet and risk of disease
• management of obesity and cardiometabolic disorders
• nutrition and cancer
• sports nutrition
• nutrition for children and vulnerable populations
• community nutrition
• healthy behaviors
• food safety education
• food security

Program Details

Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure, certification and state licensing board contact information.

Location

The program is located at: 325 Campbell Hall
1787 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

About the Program

The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in human nutrition, preparing them for careers in research, teaching, and outreach. The program's research areas are diverse and interdisciplinary, allowing students to explore various aspects of human nutrition and dietetics.