Program Details
Gain the advanced training you need to help patients through holistic medicine with the Master of Science in Health Services focusing on Integrative Medicine. With an additional concentration in Nutrition, students will take coursework preparing them for the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) exam from the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS).
Students who want to boost their knowledge of personalized lifestyle medicine can benefit from this online health science degree. Students will learn about the importance of integrative functional medicine, the benefits of building relationships with their clients, and ways to incorporate research into their practice.
Some of the topics covered in this program include:
- Nutritional metabolism and environmental exposure
- Nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and intervention
- Metabolic networks in integrative medicine
- Legal and medical ethics in integrative medicine
- Self care methods for health care professionals
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
The George Washington University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- A medical degree or graduate degree in related discipline preferred