{"id":39,"date":"2026-08-05T13:34:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T17:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/nphs\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-09-22T10:33:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T14:33:55","slug":"nutrition-ms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/nphs\/academics\/graduate-programs\/nutrition-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition, MS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-media-text-cta has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-utkwds-left-frame\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260508_Study_Day_SB_035.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12859\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8ff61abe wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutrition, MS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed for aspiring dietitians, researchers, and health professionals, this program blends science with real-world&nbsp;applications. Through hands-on research and expert faculty mentorship,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;develop the&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;to improve lives and shape the future of&nbsp;nutrition and health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-cta-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#rfi\">Request Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide utkwds-in-page-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-no-disc utkwds-in-page-navigation-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Program overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why this program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#careers\">Careers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#featured-courses\">Featured Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#admissions\">Admissions &amp; Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Master of Science in Nutrition&nbsp;program&nbsp;offers three distinct concentrations to match your professional goals. Biomedical Nutrition Science builds&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in diet-disease relationships through advanced science coursework and hands-on laboratory research&nbsp;to provide a foundation for health professional programs and careers in research. Clinical Nutrition&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Dietetics&nbsp;is an ACEND-accredited program that&nbsp;prepares graduates&nbsp;to be credentialed as&nbsp;Registered Dietitian Nutritionists&nbsp;(RDNs), with specialized training in medical nutrition therapy for clinical practice. The Community Nutrition concentration opens doors to careers&nbsp;focused on community and population health in both&nbsp;public and private health sectors. Whatever your path, the program provides the knowledge and experience to make a meaningful impact&nbsp;on&nbsp;nutrition and health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-horizontal-single has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-959aad3a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group utkwds-horizontal-single has-light-background-color has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-037d3c25 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9f67e4b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concentrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/nphs\/academics\/graduate-programs\/nutrition-ms\/biomedical-nutrition-science-masters-program\/\">Biomedical Nutrition Science<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/nphs\/academics\/graduate-programs\/nutrition-ms\/clinical-nutrition-dietetics\/\">Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/nphs\/academics\/graduate-programs\/nutrition-ms\/community-nutrition\/\">Community Nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why study Nutrition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food is one of the most powerful forces shaping human health, and the world needs experts who understand&nbsp;the unique role of nutrition and are positioned to make a meaningful difference. A degree in nutrition opens doors to careers in clinical&nbsp;nutrition and&nbsp;dietetics,&nbsp;community&nbsp;health, food policy, research, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As chronic disease, food insecurity, and wellness&nbsp;demands&nbsp;continue to rise, nutrition professionals are in growing demand.&nbsp;Depending on the concentration you choose,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;graduate equipped to&nbsp;implement evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, influence&nbsp;nutrition&nbsp;policy&nbsp;and programs,&nbsp;or&nbsp;contribute to&nbsp;cutting-edge&nbsp;research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UT,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;learn from faculty who are active researchers and practitioners, gain real-world experience through&nbsp;community engagement,&nbsp;clinical placements,&nbsp;and hands-on research,&nbsp;and join a field where your work genuinely improves lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your goal is to&nbsp;be the nutrition expert on the healthcare&nbsp;team&nbsp;or shape food systems on a larger scale, a nutrition degree gives you the science, skills, and purpose&nbsp;to do&nbsp;it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-light-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can you do with an MS in Nutrition after graduation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Credentialed nutrition expert who assesses individual health needs and designs personalized meal plans. Works in hospitals, clinics, or private practice to treat medical conditions through diet, requiring a degree, supervised practice, and passing a national exam to earn licensure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Nutrition Educator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teaches nutrition basics and healthy eating habits to groups in schools, community centers, or public health programs. Focuses on prevention and education rather than clinical treatment, often serving underserved populations through workshops, cooking demos, and outreach initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Health Education Specialist (CHES)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certified professional who designs and implements health promotion programs addressing broader wellness topics beyond nutrition. Works in public health departments, nonprofits, or workplaces, assessing community needs and evaluating program effectiveness to improve population-level health outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical Nutrition Specialist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced practitioner focused on medical nutrition therapy for patients with complex conditions like kidney disease, cancer, or critical illness. Typically works within hospital settings, collaborating with medical teams to develop specialized, evidence-based nutrition interventions for individual patient care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-390953e2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Nutrition Assessment\/Community Nutrition Intervention&nbsp;and Evaluation&nbsp;with Practicum&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year-long course combination leads students through the process of&nbsp;community nutrition assessment, intervention, and evaluation in cooperation with a community partner to make a meaningful impact&nbsp;that translates directly&nbsp;to community nutrition practice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life Course Nutrition&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced nutrition principles related to needs across the life cycle are explored in-depth (i.e., pregnancy, fetal development, lactation, infancy, early-, middle-, and late-childhood, adolescence, and young-, middle-, and late-adulthood).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-002ffff5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vitamins and Minerals in Human Health&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requirements,&nbsp;utilization, metabolism, and physiological impact of micronutrients with an emphasis on vitamins and minerals in the context of human nutrition and health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8840effd wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1af3027d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical Nutrition III&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advanced clinical topics and applications in the areas of critical care, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and inborn errors of metabolism. 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