Accelerated B.S. to M.S. 4+1 Program
Curriculum
The program consists of undergraduate and graduate coursework and research culminating in a B.S. and M.S. degree in 5 years. The undergraduate program has two options – Dietetics or Nutrition. The M.S. degree program includes a research based thesis that allows you to gain experience in the research process.
Year 1
Fall |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Research (NUT 491/NUT 496) - up to 3 credits before Year 3 Fall |
Spring |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Research (NUT 491/NUT 496) - up to 3 credits before Year 3 Fall |
Year 2
Fall |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Research (NUT 491/NUT 496) - up to 3 credits before Year 3 Fall |
Spring |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Research (NUT 491/NUT 496) - up to 3 credits before Year 3 Fall |
Year 3
Fall |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Research (NUT 491/NUT 496) |
| Identify a Major Professor, Apply to 4+1 Program and Graduate School |
Spring |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Research (NUT 491/NUT 496) |
| Acceptance into 4+1 Program |
Year 4
Fall |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Graduate Course - NUT 553: Nutrient Metabolism I |
| Graduate Research (NUT 591) |
Spring |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Graduate Course - NUT 554: Nutrient Metabolism II |
| Graduate Research (NUT 591) |
Year 5
Fall |
| Graduate Courses |
| Research (NUT 591) |
Spring |
| Graduate Courses |
| Research (NUT 591) |
| Defend thesis |
| Graduate with M.S. Degree |