Online Master of Science in Human Nutrition FAQs

Admission into the online master's in nutrition requires a bachelor's degree in nutrition, exercise science, biology, chemistry, public health or related field.

Visit the admissions overview page to see the complete list of requirements.

While field experience is not required to complete the online nutrition masters program, Winthrop University online students can choose to apply for a dietetics internship if they have a DPD verification statement. For more information, connect with the dietetics internship director.

In just 2 years, you can complete the 30-credit-hour program.

Winthrop University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's, and specialist degrees.

No. The M.S. Human Nutrition program is fully online, with no residency or campus visits required.

The online M.S. in Human Nutrition costs $699 per credit hour. Learn more about tuition costs here.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify, including students in the online master's in nutrition degree program. To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Winthrop University’s FAFSA code is 003456.

For more information, visit our financial aid page.

Winthrop University's online Master of Science in Human Nutrition provides you with many benefits, including:

• Evidence-based instruction in the fields of nutrition therapy and chronic disease prevention
• A curriculum that aligns with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®️)
• Preparation for the 2024 Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) requirement that those taking the national exam for dietetics must have, or be enrolled in, a master's degree
• Individual mentorship from expert faculty who are Registered Dieticians

Learn more about the master's in nutrition online program here.

No. You'll have access to our online learning system, and coursework for the M.S. in Human Nutrition can be accessed online any time of day. However, course-specific tasks, including readings, assignments, and tests, must be completed by each professor's due dates. Learn more about the curriculum for the online master's degree in nutrition here.

Yes. The Master of Science in Human Nutrition online program covers the same curriculum and is taught by the same expert instructors in a fully online format. You'll receive the same diploma as on-campus students, and the diploma will not specify that the master's in nutrition is online.

After graduating with your Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Winthrop University, you can seek employment in virtually any industry, including business, community and public health, government, private practice and nutrition research. Many graduates choose to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national exam to become a Registered Dietician or nutritionist if they've completed a Dietetic Internship and have a DPD verification statement. You might also work in foodservice management, medical nutrition therapy or nutrition education. Learn more about career outcomes for the M.S. in Human Nutrition here.

When you're ready to take the next step toward Winthrop University's online Master of Science in Human Nutrition, you can contact a program manager toll-free at 833/257-1704 with questions or request more information today. You can also read more about admissions requirements here.