MS in Nutrition

The M.S. in Nutrition at OSU is designed to provide the student with advanced training in nutrition through both course work and research. The research areas are varied and cover areas with an emphasis on molecular, biochemical, physiological & community nutrition as it applies to humans. Successful completion of the M.S. in Nutrition will enable students to continue their graduate or professional education or pursue employment in academia, the government or private industry. M.S. students wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree in Nutrition at OSU will need to apply to the NGP for consideration for the Ph.D. program. All entering M.S. students are expected to have proficiency in human nutrition, biochemistry & physiology equivalent to NUTR 417/418 & BB 450/451, Z331 & 341. If the student does not have proficiency in one or more of these courses; these courses will be added to the student’s program of study. The curriculum for the M.S. degree in Nutrition is described below. The OSU graduate school requires a minimum of 45 credits beyond the BS for the M.S., and that no more than half of the credits in a program of study can be from 'slash' courses (those that are taught at 400/500 levels simultaneously). The curriculum is composed of 500-level 'slash' courses and 500 or 600-level graduate-only courses. The time limit for completion of the M.S. degree is governed by the Graduate School: “All work toward a master’s degree, including transferred credits, course work, thesis, and all examinations, must be completed within seven (7) years.” Learning outcomes Upon completion of the MS degree in Nutrition, students will demonstrate: Knowledge and scholarship Identify and conduct original research and scholarship in the field of nutrition. Communication Effectively communicate in their field of study. Critical thinking and problem solving Think critically, creatively and solve problems in their field of study. Ethical Conduct Conduct research in an ethical and responsible manner. Professional Development Demonstrate attributes of professional development consistent with the expectation within their field of study.