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.

Program Requirements

Nutrition Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses:
NTRN 433	Advanced Human Nutrition I	4
NTRN 434	Advanced Human Nutrition II	3
NTRN 551	Seminar in Advanced Nutrition ^{2 semesters required; 1 unit each}	1
NTRN 601	Special Problems	1 - 18
IBIS 600	Exam in Biomedical Investigation	0
IBIS 401	Integrated Biological Sciences I	1 - 9
IBMS 500	On Being a Professional Scientist: The Responsible Conduct of Research	1
Choose one of the following:
NTRN 435	Nutrition during Pregnancy	3
NTRN 436	Pediatric Nutrition	3
NTRN 437	Nutrition Communication, Counseling and Behavior Change Strategies	3
NTRN 438	Dietary Supplements	3
NTRN 439	Food Behavior: Physiological, Psychological and Environmental Determinants	3
NTRN 452	Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism	3
NTRN 448	Integrative and Functional Nutrition	3
NTRN 454	Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism: Investigative Methods	3
NTRN 455	Molecular Nutrition	3
NTRN 456	Pediatric Obesity	3
NTRN 459	Diabetes Prevention and Management	3
NTRN 460	Sports Nutrition	3
NTRN 461	Metabolic Dysregulation of Energy from Obesity to Anorexia	3
NTRN 529	Nutritional Epidemiology	3
NTRN 530	Public Health Nutrition	3

2023-24 General Bulletin

Nutrition, MS/Medicine, MD

Program Overview

Program Requirements

Nutrition Requirements

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