West Lafayette,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Interdepartmental Nutrition - Human and Clinical Nutrition in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University
Purdue University
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West Lafayette United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Nutrition Science serves as the foundation for cultivating the next generation of nutrition experts equipped to thrive in our global society.
Through decades of research, we've recognized how significantly dietary choices influence human and animal health. Our nutrition studies combine knowledge from multiple fields: biochemistry, physiology, psychology, food science, genetics, and cellular biology form the core of our nutritional understanding and practical applications.
The Interdepartmental Nutrition Program (INP) offers cross-disciplinary education for those pursuing nutrition science careers. With faculty from various departments, students gain access to diverse expertise and learning experiences. Applicants to INP enroll through Purdue West Lafayette's Nutrition graduate program, working with INP faculty advisors to obtain either an MS or PhD degree. The program teaches multiple methodologies to tackle critical nutrition challenges. During application, candidates specify their focus area by choosing among these specialized tracks:
Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition
Human and Clinical Nutrition
Animal Health, Growth and Development
Population Nutrition and Health Promotion
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are ordinarily expected to hold a bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing prior to registration, and should have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or higher.
TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum Scores: Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14 and Reading 19)
TOEFL PBT (overall score is no longer reported) - Reading 19, Listening 14 and Writing 18
IELTS - An overall band score of 6.5 is required for admission with the following minimum section requirements:
Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0 and Writing 5.5
TOEFL iBT - 80 (Minimum Scores: Writing 18, Speaking 18, Listening 14 and Reading 19)
TOEFL PBT (overall score is no longer reported) - Reading 19, Listening 14 and Writing 18
IELTS - An overall band score of 6.5 is required for admission with the following minimum section requirements:
Reading 6.5, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0 and Writing 5.5
Tuition
USD
18,802