Nutritional Sciences, M.S.

(Major Code: 13061) (SIMS Code: 552933)

In addition to meeting the requirements for classified graduate standing and the basic requirements for the master’s degree as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees , the student must complete a graduate program of at least 30 units including at least 21 units from courses listed as acceptable to the master’s degree program in nutritional sciences. At least 18 units must be in 600- and 700-numbered courses. Also, students complete their degree by choosing either Plan A or Plan B. In Plan A, students will include NUTR 799A (thesis) for completion of their degree, accompanied by final oral examination on the field of the thesis and on the implications of the thesis research for the broader field of nutritional sciences. If students select Plan B, ENS 790 (Directed Readings) is required for completion of the degree.

Advancement to Candidacy

All students must satisfy the general requirements for advancement to candidacy as described in Requirements for Master’s Degrees .

Required Courses (15 Units)

ENS 601 - Experimental Methods in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences Units: 3
ENS 602 - Research Evaluation in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences Units: 3
NUTR 607 - Child Nutrition Units: 3
NUTR 608 - Geriatric Nutrition Units: 3
NUTR 610 - Nutrition and Energy Units: 3

Select Three Units From the Following

NUTR 600 - Seminar: Foods and Nutrition Units: 3
NUTR 700 - Seminar in Nutrition Units: 3

Plan A

NUTR 799A - Thesis Units: 3
or
ENS 799A - Thesis or Project Units: 3 But not both.
or

Plan B

ENS 790 - Seminar in Directed Readings Units: 3
Electives: Nine units to be selected with approval of graduate adviser.

Note

If a student, after entering the concurrent graduate program leading to a Master of Science degree in nutritional science and a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology returns to a single degree program, all the requirements for the single degree program must then be met.

The school expects a student to complete the degree within seven years. Failure to complete the degree requirements within seven years will result in dismissal from the program.