Our flexible and comprehensive online programs are designed to help you advance your career in nutrition and wellness from anywhere in the world. Explore our diverse offerings and find the perfect program to fit your professional goals and lifestyle.
Graduate Programs Information Sessions—September 2026
To learn more about our Nutritional Sciences and Wellness graduate programs, attend a fall-semester information session, hosted by the University of Arizona Graduate College.
Virtual Session, Live (via Zoom)
Date: Tuesday, Sept 15, 2026
Time: 6pm-7pm MST
Register: Graduate programs information session
In-Person
Date: Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: Bear Down Gym
Professional Science Master's (PSM) in Applied Nutrition
The online Professional Science Master's degree in Applied Nutrition offers two emphases: Dietetics, which leads to the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credential; and Nutrition and Wellness, for those interested in expanding their knowledge in preparation for the nutrition, health, and wellness fields. Graduates of both programs develop essential skills for careers in nutrition-related roles in the public and private sectors.
PSM Applied Nutrition—Dietetics
The Dietetics emphasis, which leads to the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credential, is a 30-unit, 12-month, ACEND-accredited program requiring specified coursework and 1,000 supervised experiential learning hours.
PSM Applied Nutrition—Nutrition & Wellness
The 30-unit Nutrition and Wellness emphasis can be completed in less than 24 months and requires specified and elective courses, along with a 270-hour capstone-project.
More Online & Distance Graduate Programs
Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP)
Gain the supervised practice experience required to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
Graduate Certificate in Applied Nutrition
The online, 12-unit GCAN program provides a comprehensive education in advanced nutritional sciences, covering essential topics such as metabolism, disease, and applied nutrition.