PSM in Applied Nutrition – Nutrition & Wellness
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Fall, Spring, Summer
Entry Terms
Online
Coursework Location
Enhance your expertise with our online Professional Science Master in Applied Nutrition, emphasizing Nutrition & Wellness. This 30-unit program offers flexible learning and real-world application through capstone projects with partner organizations, designed for both working professionals and recent graduates.
About the PSM in Applied Nutrition – Nutrition & Wellness
The PSM in Applied Nutrition – Nutrition & Wellness (PSMNW) program is tailored for individuals looking to advance their knowledge and skills in nutritional sciences, human health and wellness. Whether you're a registered dietitian nutritionist, a health professional, an educator or a recent graduate, this program provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding and expand your professional capabilities. With a curriculum that includes leadership, communication, project management and team collaboration, you'll gain valuable skills that are highly sought after in the field.
Studying in this online program offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to balance your studies with your personal and professional commitments. The capstone project provides hands-on experience, enabling you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings with partner organizations. Graduates of the program are well-prepared for career advancement in various sectors, including public health, private industry, and nonprofit organizations, making a meaningful impact on health and wellness.
Program information
As a student in the PSMNW program, you will engage in learning opportunities that will enhance your ability to:
- Critically evaluate nutrition sciences research and demonstrate knowledge of research methods.
- Apply evidence-based nutrition concepts to a professional setting (clinical, communication, education, and industry).
- Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills, including communication, collaboration, and leadership.
Contact nsw-psm-nw@arizona.edu for more information.
The PSM in Applied Nutrition – Nutrition & Wellness requires 30-units of course work.
- Core courses: 12 units
- NSC 509 Advanced Nutrition and Metabolism (3 units)
- NSC 519 Advanced Applied Nutritional Sciences (3 units)
- NSC 562 Professional Ethics and Best Practices in Nutrition Education and Counseling (3 units)
- NSC 610 Nutrition and Disease (3 units) OR NSC 535: Advanced Clinical Nutrition (3 units) for students who hold the RDN credential
- Capstone courses: 7 units
- NSC 597 Capstone Prep Workshop (1 unit)
- NSC 698A Capstone I (3 units)*
- NSC 698B Capstone II (3 units)*
- Elective courses: 11 units
- Students may select electives from a variety of approved graduate-level courses.
*NSC 698A & NSC 698B: Students work with a partnering organization to complete approximately 270 hours (45 hours per unit) of hands-on experience that serves as their graduate capstone project.
Apply to the program using the Graduate College online application portal.
Minimum education requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition or similar field from an accredited institution
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
If degree is in a field other than nutrition, coursework in the following subjects is required for admission - course descriptions may be requested:
- Physiology: 3-4 units, equivalent to UA 200-level or higher courses such as:
- PSIO 201 or 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 or 2 (4 units each)
- PSIO 305 Integrative Systems Physiology (3 units)
- PSIO 380 Fundamentals of Human Physiology (4 units)
- Biochemistry: 3 units, equivalent to UA 200-level or higher courses, such as:
- BIOC 384 Foundations in Biochemistry (3 units)
- BIOC 385 Metabolic Biochemistry (3 units)
- Nutrition: 6 units
- 3 units, equivalent to UA 100-level or higher nutrition courses, such as:
- NSC 101 Introduction to Human Nutrition (3 units)
- NSC 170C1 Nutrition, Food, and You (3 units)
- 3 units, equivalent to UA 200-level or higher nutrition courses, such as:
- NSC 275 Fundamentals of Precision Nutrition and Wellness (3 units)
- NSC 301 Nutrition and the Life Cycle (3 units)
- NSC 308 Nutrition and Metabolism (3 units)
- 3 units, equivalent to UA 100-level or higher nutrition courses, such as:
English language proficiency:
Refer to the Graduate College Admissions - Acceptable English Proficiency Credentials
Characteristics
The following characteristics are essential for success in this program:
- Self-directed, independent learner
- Able to manage time effectively
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Able to utilize a wide range of resources effectively
Application materials and deadlines
- Applicants apply online through the University's GradApp portal
- Materials to be uploaded:
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Names and contact information for at least 2 references (references upload their letters into the system)
- In addition, applicants respond to several questions to help the admissions committee in their review process.
- Application deadlines:
- Fall admission: June 15th
- Spring admission: October 15th
- Summer admission: March 15th
See the Arizona Online cost estimator to calculate costs.
- Qualified tuition reduction (QTR) may be applied to tuition for this program.
- You may qualify for tuition reimbursement from your employer through the Arizona Online Corporate Initiative.