Advance your understanding of nutrition with a program focused on clinical and community applications designed to empower you to address real-world nutritional challenges.
Credential Type
Master's Degree
Cost (2024)
$24,160
Delivery Format
Online
Program Length
32 Credit Hours
Enrollment
Fall or Spring
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's degree required
Benefit 1
Deepen knowledge in nutrition for individual and community health.
Benefit 2
Open advanced career paths in clinical nutrition and public health.
Benefit 3
Design impactful nutritional programs for public health outcomes.
Overview
This degree is for healthcare professionals, dietitians, and community health advocates.
It allows you to explore in-depth courses on clinical and community nutrition, enhancing your expertise and ability to address diverse nutritional needs and challenges.
Our faculty is diverse (both in gender/ethnicity and in research interests) which provides a more well-rounded experience than comparable programs. Our curriculum is also more flexible than comparable programs.
Skills You Will Learn
Upon completing this degree, you will:
- Apply advanced knowledge of nutrition to treat nutrition-related diseases effectively.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in reading and interpreting research and applying findings to evidence-based practice.
- Communicate nutrition information effectively and promote wellness in diverse settings.
- Lead the profession through research, teaching, management, or service.
Build Skills that Matter
Gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in your field and create meaningful impact.
How to Enroll
Applying for this Degree
To apply for a graduate degree program, you'll need to start an online application through the University of Illinois Graduate College. The program that is offered online follows a traditional semester schedule. Students can apply to start their degree program in either the fall or spring semesters. Deadlines are May 15 (Fall admission) and October 1 (Spring admission).
To ensure a smooth application process, please review the following list of required and optional components that you will need to prepare for your submission:
- Bachelor’s degree: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for the last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Not required.
- English proficiency scores (international students only): If you are a non-native English speaker, you must upload your TOEFL or IELTS scores directly to your application. Review the Graduate College’s English proficiency requirements for more details on possible exemptions.
- Professional resume: This should include personal information (name, address, telephone number, and email address), academic background, work experience (start and end dates for each position and a brief description of responsibilities), educational training, professional associations, and leadership experiences.
- Academic Statement and two Personal Statement Short Answer Essays.
- Three letters of recommendation.
Explore ACES Online
Our online education is flexible and accessible, enabling learners to advance their careers, develop new skills, and connect with peers.