Online Program
Telephone (203) 576-2466
Mission Statement
The mission of the human nutrition program is to prepare graduates to excel as professionals in the healthcare industry, delivering nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) by integrating an evidence-based functional approach with biochemical and physiological scientific knowledge to generate nutrition and lifestyle interventions that will promote optimal health of each individual.
Learning Outcomes
The UB Human Nutrition Institute graduates will:
- Promote and support awareness of the benefits of optimal nutrition to health and overall well-being;
- Integrate biochemical and physiological science knowledge with nutritional evidence-based interventions and competent decision-making to prevent, positively influence and support various health challenges;
- Exhibit professional behavior that is ethical, collaborative and culturally sensitive;
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the UB comprehensive exam.
Degree Requirements
Degree candidates must complete the courses listed in the 44 credit curriculum with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average). All students are required to pass a comprehensive examination at the completion of all coursework in order to graduate. All degree requirements are to be completed within a five year period from start date of their first master’s course.
Joint Programs
A joint program with the UB College of Chiropractic has been established to allow students to pursue the M.S. degree in Human Nutrition while working on the D.C degree. Students who have completed the fifth semester of chiropractic studies, with a 2.75 GPA or above, may be recommended by their dean for entry into the Master’s program at an advanced level.
Joint DC/MS Program
Students from the UB College of Chiropractic will enter the second semester of the Nutrition Program. They will be required to complete a total of 25 semester hours of required nutrition courses as specified in their admission letter.
