Online Applied Nutrition Degree :: Accredited Universities

Designed specifically for individuals with undergraduate degrees in health science, dietetics, or a related area, the applied nutrition master's degree offers an opportunity to build upon this existing clinical knowledge. The online version of the program makes it easier for students already working in various health fields to continue to meet their professional commitments even as they improve their knowledge and skills.

Like its on-campus counterpart, the online Master's in Applied Nutrition program is led by real-world practitioners, including dietitians, an exercise scientist, and a clinical psychologist. Together they provide a solid grounding in nutrition, metabolism, disease prevention, health promotion, and clinical behavior. The core nutrition courses are complemented by the College’s renowned nutrition practicum, which allows students to work directly with registered dietitians, fitness specialists, and other health professionals.

The program also lets students choose from four degree specializations: Obesity and Eating Disorders, Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Fitness, and Business and Entrepreneurship in Nutrition. Graduates will emerge with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the field of nutrition.

Students in this highly focused degree program will increase their knowledge and aptitude in the following ways:

- Applying theories and research about nutrition in real-world situations

- Examining the metabolism, physiological actions, and the interrelationships of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water

- Exploring the application of nutrition principles to the treatment and prevention of diseases

- Studying a range of techniques and methods used in nutritional research

- Investigating theories and programs designed to facilitate healthy behaviors

- Recognizing the complex factors that influence nutritional practices and results

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

Official undergraduate degree documentation

Applicants must have completed the following:

Two courses in chemistry
Two courses in biology
Anatomy & Physiology I & II
General nutrition (or related) course

International applicants for whose English is not a primary language must prove English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

TOEFL - 79 and a writing portion of 20
IELTS - 6.5

Other Fees

Show Less

Research in health promotion; education and advancement; public health policy; household ecology encompassing sustainability, decision making and community involvement; social determinants of health with a focus on gender, ethnicity and inequality. Public Health research in nutrition includes measurement and evaluation of food sources; nutritional assessment; exercise and behaviour; sports nutrition; diet and disease with particular interest in cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis.

Entry Requirements

Entry to all higher degree by research awards is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor in the area of research. It is essential (or recommended) that you must discuss your research interests/proposed program with potential supervisors prior to applying. Go to Application Procedure and Forms for prospective research candidates for full details.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Show Less

The Master of Nutrition is a non-thesis, applied degree. Upon completion of the degree, graduates possess a broad knowledge of nutrition science and related fields and the management of this field and are capable of effectively communicating scientific information. The curriculum requires 36 credit hours of coursework, which includes up to 6 credits of a directed practicum or internship or related independent project. Students will be able to select between a human nutrition emphasis and a feed science emphasis. A majority of the program course work is in graduate-level nutrition and related science. The professional skills component that qualifies students for the Professional Science Masters (PSM) designation consists of a variety of relevant courses and activities developed in consultation with prospective employers. Emphasis areas can include either Feed Science or Human Nutrition, Food, and Bioprocessing.

Entry Requirements

Graduate school admission requests:

1. a personal statement of goals, experience, and interest in the program from the applicant

2. 3 letters of reference

3. transcripts of all post-secondary coursework (including a Bachelor's Degree)

4. scores on the Graduate Record Exam

Other Fees

Show Less

The online Master of Science in Nutrition with a concentration in Dietetics is based on the scientific foundations of nutrition and reinforces essential skills in project management, interpretation of research literature, critical inquiry and problem-solving.
Offered by ASU’s School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, this non-thesis master’s program is available only to registered dietitians with at least one year of work experience. It is designed with the working professional in mind, placing particular emphasis on advancing student-specific practitioner skill sets to promote individual career goals.

Students will develop competencies in research methods and advanced-practice knowledge in their specific area of study. The program culminates in an applied project, allowing students to design and evaluate specific nutrition interventions in the workplace utilizing knowledge and skills in nutrition assessment, lifestyle management and chronic disease prevention. Students will develop entry-level skills in research design, statistical methods and ethical conduct in research studies.

Employment opportunities for registered dietitians have continued to increase. Creative, knowledgeable, and forward thinking registered dietitians will have many opportunities to advance their careers and explore entrepreneurial opportunities in the changing healthcare field over the next decade.

Other Fees

Show Less

This course is designed for those interested in our relationship with and management of animals in a rapidly changing world. The course has three specialist majors focusing on: 1) livestock production; 2) wildlife management; and 3) horses and dogs.

Students will study the basic sciences and applied biological sciences before undertaking specialist units. The course also develops practical skills.

The Livestock Production major has streams enabling specialisation in sheep and wool science, animal health and nutrition, animal genetics, intensive animal production and consulting and advisory services.

The Canine and Equine major is suited to students with interests in companion animals. Students will learn the fundamentals of animal nutrition, physiology, genetics and human-animal interactions before specialising in their chosen fields. Students in this major will be well placed for a career in the petfood industry, detector dog agencies, canine control and the equine and racehorse industries.

The Wildlife Management major is designed for students seeking a career in the management and conservation of wildlife or management of feral animals, ecological basis for the stable, threatened and nuisance status of animal species together with theoretical and practical skills in animal nutrition, reproduction, genetics breeding, health and welfare are covered.

The program includes four units of equine related study from the University of Queensland which is completed from UNE on a cross-institutional basis.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry.

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers a Foundation unit in Chemistry and Mathematics.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

12 weeks practical industry work experience during vacation periods is essential to the course requirements. For further information contact UNE Career Development through AskUNE.

Show Less