Master of Public Health / Nutrition
University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Program Details

The University of Massachusetts-Amherst offers a Master of Public Health with a concentration in public health nutrition. All coursework occurs online with no residency requirements. As the courses are offered in an asynchronous format, you can study on your schedule. You can even take a semester off if life gets busy.

The curriculum provides core classes in public health as well as nutrition. Topics covered in nutrition include:

  • Nutritional epidemiology
  • Public health nutrition
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Nutritional problems in the US

All students take a practicum and an independent study project. Healthcare professionals who benefit from this degree program include physicians, nurses, health education specialists, registered dieticians, nutritionists, and social workers.

 

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent