Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Masters of Science in Nutrition and Food Systems in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Enhance individual and community well-being through this fully online master's program. This graduate degree fulfills the advanced education requirement (effective January 1, 2024) for becoming a registered dietitian. While an advanced degree is essential, it's just one step toward dietitian certification. Learn more about credentialing requirements here. In this flexible program, you'll examine how food systems influence dietary habits and health while deepening your clinical nutrition expertise through evidence-based research. Program instructors, all registered dietitian nutritionists, bring real-world experience to their teaching and research guidance, offering practical insights.
The competencies developed in this program will qualify you for diverse career paths across healthcare, private practice, community initiatives, education, government agencies, corporate settings, and non-profit organizations. You'll learn research-backed approaches to promote health at both individual and community levels while acquiring expertise to advance your professional journey in nutrition.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CV
Personal Statement
This document should be one or two pages and can include your background, your preparation and your purpose for going to graduate school, your career goal and your research and teaching interests.
Writing Sample
This can be a paper you have written for a previous class or for publication.
Three letters of recommendation
Students pursuing a dual degree with the UK College of Law are required to submit LSAT scores.
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Personal Statement
This document should be one or two pages and can include your background, your preparation and your purpose for going to graduate school, your career goal and your research and teaching interests.
Writing Sample
This can be a paper you have written for a previous class or for publication.
Three letters of recommendation
Students pursuing a dual degree with the UK College of Law are required to submit LSAT scores.
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548