Program Overview

Human Nutrition Program

The human nutrition major prepares students to participate in health care's efforts to prevent or manage illness or chronic disease in individuals or groups through adequate nutrition. This major also encompasses nutrition science the application of the principles of biochemistry, physiology, and biology to human nutritional needs.

Program Tracks

• The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) track leading to a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) career
• The nutrition sciences track leading to work in research or industry

Applicants to the program should specify their preferred track. Graduate study in human nutrition is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Students are admitted only in the fall term.

Program Requirements

• Students in the DPD track are required to complete a capstone project in their last term.
• Students in the Nutrition Sciences track are required to complete a research thesis.
• In addition to the core courses, students in the Nutrition Science track will select courses related to their planned research.

Degrees Offered

• MS: Full-Time, Part-Time, available in Philadelphia and Online

Concentrations

• Didactic Program in Dietetics
• Nutrition Science

Program Availability

This program is not currently admitting new students.