Online Master of Science in Medical Nutrition
Arizona State University’s Master of Science in medical nutrition equips you with foundational knowledge and expertise in nutritional sciences. In this program, you'll choose between two dynamic options tailored to your background and goals. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to advance your career as a health care professional or registered dietitian.
Quick facts
Next start date: 05/19/2025
Total classes: 10
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Tailor your medical nutrition curriculum to fit your career goals
In this program, you’ll learn how to assess and prescribe nutrition practices to improve a patient's health and prevent diseases. You’ll also gain an understanding of how to leverage testing strategies and data to research new nutrition techniques to apply in clinical practices. In this program, you can choose to study the standard curriculum or complete the dietetics track.
- The standard curriculum is best if you didn’t major in nutrition, and is particularly good for pre-professional students in their gap year.
- The dietetics track is best if you’ve completed an accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD) or have earned the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and are looking to advance your career through nutrition assessment training in special populations.
Throughout the program, you’ll learn to:
- Analyze research evidence to obtain disease-specific nutritional information and recommendations.
- Collaborate with registered dietitians to provide medical nutrition therapy as part of a patient care team.
- Evaluate research evidence for the most accurate, current general and disease-specific nutritional information and recommendations.
- Use patient information to craft individual nutrition management plans focused on optimal health and risk factor reduction.
Ideal candidates for this program have earned a bachelor’s degree in science and plan to enter a health care role or advanced professional schools such as medical school, dental school, nursing and more. You may also be a physician, nurse or other clinical practitioner who’s interested in gaining a deeper understanding about how diet impacts a patient’s health.
How does this program compare to a clinical nutrition master’s?
Both medical nutrition and clinical nutrition master’s programs provide graduate-level coursework that emphasizes reading and interpreting nutrition research literature to support evidence-based practice and better outcomes for patients and clients.
Will my diploma say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Medical nutrition master’s courses
In this program, courses will cover how nutrition affects the genome, epigenome and microbiome to influence various elements of our health. You’ll also develop skills in analyzing research, designing studies and identifying evidence-based nutrition interventions. For the culminating experience, you’ll work under the guidance of faculty to address nutrition-based research or complete a practice problem.
What you can do with a master’s in medical nutrition
Earning a master’s in medical nutrition can set yourself apart from other job candidates and advance your career. You’ll establish strong nutritional knowledge, preparing you to treat patients and make a positive difference in their lives.
Please note, this online medical nutrition master’s program does not provide a pathway to become a registered dietitian (RD) or dietitian nutritionist (RDN). However, if you’re in the dietetics track, you can apply to a separate dietetic internship to gain eligibility to sit for the RD exam. Additionally, if you’re on the path toward an advanced medical schooling program, you can utilize this degree to improve the competitiveness of your application.
With this degree and additional training, you’ll be equipped to use nutrition to improve the overall health of patients in various clinical roles such as:
Learn from top-tier research experts
The College of Health Solutions faculty displays a high level of research expertise, focused on creating a better future for all. Our faculty are lifelong learners dedicated to improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. Some of their research focuses on:
- Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health.
- Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.
- Incorporating advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication.
Learn from top-tier research experts
The College of Health Solutions faculty displays a high level of research expertise, focused on creating a better future for all. Our faculty are lifelong learners dedicated to improving health outcomes for the communities we serve. Some of their research focuses on:
- Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health.
- Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes.
- Incorporating advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication.
How to apply
Applicants to the Master of Science in medical nutrition program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions.
Developing the health workforce of the future
In the College of Health Solutions, students learn and prepare to become the health workforce of the future. Faculty and students also collaborate to research solutions to pressing global health challenges. Partnerships with the medical community offer students access to professional resources and networking opportunities with Mayo Clinic, Banner Health, HonorHealth, Dignity Health and more.
6,500+
students
250+
Barrett honors scholars
160+
faculty members
$14.5 million
in research expenditures
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
