Nutrition, MS/Medicine, MD
Degree: Master of Science (MS)
Field of Study: Nutrition
Nutrition (MS) Program Information
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Medicine (MD) Program Information
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nutrition and Doctor of Medicine dual degree program is designed to provide medical students with more in-depth knowledge and research experience in nutrition. Students may elect to focus on nutrition biochemistry and metabolism or molecular nutrition or clinical nutrition. The student’s mentor or the Graduate Program Director will assist the student in selecting the appropriate courses for their interests. Applicants should make separate application for admission to the School of Medicine and the Department of Nutrition (through the School of Graduate Studies).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply evidence-based dietary guidelines and nutritional assessment tools to nutrition decision making.
- Describe the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients in health and disease and list major food sources of each in the human diet.
- Describe the relationship between nutrition, health and the development of common chronic diseases.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to interpret, critically evaluate, and conduct research.
Program Requirements
Nutrition Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| NTRN 433 | Advanced Human Nutrition I | 3 |
| NTRN 434 | Advanced Human Nutrition II | 3 |
| NTRN 551 | Seminar in Advanced Nutrition a | 2 |
| NTRN 601 | Special Problems | 18 |
| IBIS 600 | Exam in Biomedical Investigation | 0 |
| IBIS 434 | Integrated Biological Sciences in Medicine | 6 |
| IBMS 500 | On Being a Professional Scientist: The Responsible Conduct of Research | 1 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Culinary and Lifestyle Medicine Coaching I | ||
| Nutrition During Pregnancy | ||
| Pediatric Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition Communication, Counseling and Behavior Change Strategies | ||
| Dietary Supplements | ||
| Human Lactation | ||
| Integrative and Functional Nutrition | ||
| Food Service Systems Management | ||
| Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism | ||
| Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism: Investigative Methods | ||
| Molecular Nutrition | ||
| Pediatric Obesity | ||
| Diabetes Prevention and Management | ||
| Sports Nutrition | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Macronutrient Metabolism | ||
| Introduction to Public Health Nutrition | ||
| Nutritional Epidemiology | ||
| Public Health Nutrition | ||
| Nutritional Care of Neonate | ||
| Seminar in Diabetes: Advanced Concepts and Current Trends | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
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Two semesters required of NTRN 551, 1 credit hour each.