About Graduate Program: Nutritional Sciences (ms) in University of Arizona
The Nutritional Sciences Department is leading the way in cutting-edge research into diverse areas of human health, from variables affecting body composition, to nutrigenomics and precision nutrition, to cancer prevention. Other active research programs include investigations in diabetes, obesity, immunity, musculoskeletal and cardiovascular diseases.
Our interdisciplinary faculty hold appointments in the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, as well as research centers of excellence including the Arizona Cancer Center, Steele Memorial Children’s Research Center, Arthritis Center, Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, Sarver Heart Center, Center on Aging, BIO5 - Institute for Collaborative Bioresearch and Collaboratory for Metabolic Disease Prevention and Treatment.
- From 2010-2019, 51 students have graduated from the Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program (NSGP), 31 (61%) with a Master of Science and 20 (39%) with the Doctor of Philosophy. This includes 10 individuals from underrepresented groups. Read more on our current students or where our recent graduates are employed.
- Students can select a mentor from among 31 faculty membersrepresenting multipe disciplines. Read more on faculty and joint appointed faculty research interests.
- Graduate research projects reinforce strategic linkages between basic, translational and applied nutrition research. Read more on the research strengths of NSc.
- At the University of Arizona, the Department of Nutritional Sciences is a leader in providing an outstanding graduate program that advances the discovery and translation of the role of nutrition in optimizing health for people in Arizona, the nation and the world.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS : minimum composite score of 7, with no subject area below a 6
- TOEFL IBT: minimum score of 79 iBT (or 60 on the revised PBT with no section score lower than 15)
- PTE: minimum score of 60
University of Arizona Annual Cost to Attend
Arizona Resident Tuition - $10,710
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,171 |
| Other Fees |
$628 |
| Room and Board |
$13,164 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,430 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$29,103 |
Out of State Resident Tuition - $28,800
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,171 |
| Other Fees |
$628 |
| Room and Board |
$13,164 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,430 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$47,193 |
