M.S. in Nutrition

Overview

The 2-year M.S. in Nutrition is a research-based thesis program designed to teach you to generate, critically analyze, communicate and disseminate new and emerging nutritional science to the public and broader scientific community. Our training will prepare you for leadership positions in a variety of diverse settings including health care, industry, academics and government. Graduates are also prepared for advanced doctoral study. This program is 100% in person, on campus in Kingston, Rhode Island.

The program allows you to choose from a range of research focus areas supported by faculty in the department. The department provides areas of specialization that include:

  • Public health nutrition and health disparities
  • Nutrient metabolism
  • Nutritional epidemiology
  • International nutrition
  • Maternal and child health
  • Nutrition and aging
  • Dietary Behaviors, Eating Behaviors and Appetite
  • Implementation Science
Kathleen Melanson

Welcome from the Director of the MS Program in Nutrition

Thank you for your interest in URI’s MS in Nutrition Program! After reviewing the website, please contact me with interest – I look forward to meeting with you!

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