About Health Sciences, Nutrition, M.s. in Georgia State University
Take your interest in health, wellness, fitness and nutrition to the next level with an online master's degree focused on students who want careers in nutrition.
The master of Science with a major in health sciences and a concentration in nutrition is an online 36-semester hour program.
You will learn:
- The role of functional foods
- Macro- and micronutrient metabolism
- Dietary interventions that prevent and improve chronic diseases
- Nutrition research methods
- Leadership and ethics in healthcare
As a graduate, you will be able to formulate research questions, organize and test research problems, and evaluate research study results. You will be able to foster critical thinking, inquiry and professional leadership in the field. Set up your career for advancement with this degree and also engage in a framework for additional advanced degree studies in the future.
This program does not meet the requirements for becoming a registered dietitian (RD). If your interest is to become an RD, please refer to our Master of Science - Coordinated Program.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
Georgia State University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1913 |
| Location |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Application Mode |
Online portal |
| Acceptance Rate |
76% |
| Student Retention Rate |
82% |
| Graduation Rate |
55% |
| Number of Schools |
10 |
| Total Enrollment |
54,000+ |
| Total International Students |
3,000+ |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester-based |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
26:1 |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, grants, and bursaries |
| Admission Helpdesk |
admissions@gsu.edu
404-413-2500 |
Georgia State University Cost of Living
Other costs to consider before applying to Georgia State University for the forthcoming academic year include the following:
| Type of Expenditure |
Cost (In USD) |
| Room and Board |
8,868 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,228 |
| Meals |
6,426 |
| Transportation |
1,364 |
| Personal Expenses |
2,183 |
