NUSCMS - Nutritional Sciences

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The MS degree requires 35 units, which comprises 29 nonthesis (core) units and 6 thesis units. Refer to the program website for specific course requirements. The MS thesis focuses on the student’s research project under the supervision of their selected faculty advisor/mentor. Students typically complete a minimum of 9 units of core coursework during fall and spring semesters of their first year (18 units), and complete the remaining units during their second year.

Required Core:

• course: Biostatistics in Public Health (3)

• course: Immunometabolism in Nutrition and Exercise (3)

• course: Nutrition and Disease (3)

• course:Micronutrients (3)

• course: Nutrigenomics for the Study of Disease Prevention and Intervention (3)

• course: Laboratory Rotation (3)

• course: Emerging Topics in Nutritional Sciences (2) - students take twice for 4 units total

• course: Communicating Nutritional Sciences (1) - students take four times for 4 units total

• course: Thesis (6)

• course: Survival Skills and Ethics (3)

• Students in this program are strongly encouraged to complete the College Teaching Certificate program coursework. Details are shared with students during program orientation.

• Students may enroll in course: Exploring Wellness Through Scientific Research (1 unit).

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Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.