About This Degree
If you already hold professional credentials in a health field (such as RDN, MD, DDS, or RPh), our Master of Science in Foods and Nutrition provides advanced academic training in food and nutrition to further your career.
- Official title
- Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Concentration in Foods and Nutrition
Spring Start
Application deadline
- October 1
Fall Start
Application deadline
- January 15
If you’re currently working in a profession like medicine, dentistry, or pharmaceuticals, the MS in Foods and Nutrition will train you to:
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Educate individuals and the public on food choices that will optimize health and prevent disease
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Apply nutrition principles to health promotion and the prevention of diet-related disease conditions
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Monitor trends and issues in the discipline of nutrition and translate this information into curriculum and training programs
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Apply research principles and methods to the examination of current problems in nutrition and health
The 34-credit curriculum combines course work in nutrition science, food science, food culture, and selected electives tailored to your personal goals and interests.
After completing the foundational core of the degree, you will take courses in research methods and applications, using class concepts to create and present an original research project on a topic of your choosing.
Program Benefits for International Students
If you’re an international student, you may be able to work in the United States after graduation for an extended period of time. Most students studying on F-1 visas will be eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) off-campus work authorization. F-1 students in our program may also be eligible for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) OPT extension, allowing you to extend your time in the United States to pursue degree-related work experience for a total of 36 months or 3 years. For more information on who can apply for this extension visit NYU’s Office of Global Services: STEM OPT.
Questions
If you have any additional questions about our degree, please contact Kellie McLean at KM2411@nyu.edu.
Department of
Nutrition and Food Studies
411 Lafayette Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-998-5580
Email: nutrition@nyu.edu
Take the Next Step
Advance your personal and professional journey – apply to join our community of students.