Prerequisites for Graduate Programs in Nutrition
Master of Science in Nutrition (MSN)
Entering students must have a bachelor's degree, an average of 3.0 GPA or higher in their undergraduate degree and must complete the following courses with a C or better in each class:
| Anatomy and Physiology* |
10 quarter credits |
| Chemistry (science-major level with lab)** |
3 courses |
| Nutrition |
5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits |
| Biochemistry*** |
1 course |
| Intermediate algebra |
1 course |
*An upper-level human physiology course may meet this requirement.
**The chemistry courses must include at least one course in organic chemistry.
***The biochemistry course must be upper-level and must cover intermediary metabolism.
Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology (MSNCHP)
Entering students must have a bachelor's degree with an average of 3.0 GPA or higher in the undergraduate degree, and must have completed the following courses with a C or better in each class:
| Anatomy and Physiology* |
10 quarter credits |
| Chemistry (science-major level with lab)** |
3 courses |
| Nutrition |
5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits |
| Biochemistry*** |
1 course |
| Intermediate algebra |
1 course |
| Abnormal psychology |
1 course |
| Developmental psychology |
1 course |
*An upper-level human physiology course may meet this requirement.
**The chemistry courses must include at least one course in organic chemistry.
***The biochemistry course must be upper-level and must cover intermediary metabolism.
Master of Science in Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics (MSN/DPD)
Candidates need a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA cumulatively in their undergraduate coursework and science classes and 3.25 GPA in the prerequisite classes. Additionally, we also recommend that students have some volunteer experience relevant to nutrition. Please contact the admissions office for more information.
| Anatomy and Physiology* |
10 quarter credits |
| Chemistry (science-major level with lab)** |
3 courses |
| Nutrition |
5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits |
| Biochemistry*** |
1 course |
| Intro to Psychology |
1 course |
| Intermediate algebra |
1 course |
*An upper-level human physiology course may meet this requirement.
**The chemistry courses must include at least one course in organic chemistry.
***The biochemistry course must be upper-level and must cover intermediary metabolism.
Which classes fulfill these prerequisites? Check here