Master of Science in Nutrition

Earn your M.S. and build your community in the heart of Boston

Degree Types:

Master's

Modality:

On Campus

Schedule:

Full Time, Part Time

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Are you seeking a transformative educational experience offering rigorous coursework and a chance to build your network in the heart of Boston? Our Master of Science program is exactly what you’re looking for. From the microbiome, to agriculture and environment, to food economics, to data and AI, to planetary health—if you see the world through the lens of food and nutrition, you belong at the Friedman School. Customize your degree with unique combinations of specializations and make a valuable investment in your future and the wellbeing of the world. All inquiring students are eligible for a financial aid discount.

Exceptional On-Campus Learning Experience

Have you had at least one college-level course in chemistry, biology, or physiology? Then you can apply to our program and choose two tracks from a vast array of specializations after you arrive. You can also create your path through Friedman by building custom specializations. Don’t know exactly what you're passionate about yet? There's no need to decide on your exact interests when applying, you can discover new directions and options after you’ve arrived. All of our degree programs, both residential and online, are STEM-eligible.

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48 credits, 16 courses, 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time

All inquiring students are eligible for a financial aid discount.

Why The Friedman School?

Are you ready to invest in yourself and the world by becoming a leader in food and nutrition? When you join our collegial community of scholars, faculty, and researchers, you’ll be immediately contributing to making a real-world impact. Our flagship residential Master of Science degree program is well-known and highly respected globally and across sectors. Employers and collaborators know that working with a Friedman School graduate means working with someone who brings the skills and knowledge needed to hit the ground running and lead.

You'll also have access to an incredible support structure at Tufts University and our Boston Health Sciences Campus – student services, wellness support, academic advisors, library resources, a recording studio, 24x7 technical support, and dedicated career services.

You can learn more about expertise and research at the School on our specializations page. Our faculty and research align with specializations, and most of our work happens at the intersection of multiple areas.

Agriculture, Food, Environment
Climate, Sustainability, and Food
Food Systems Modeling
Food Policy, Programs, and Economics
Humanitarian Assistance
Food Business and Entrepreneurship
Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition
Nutrition, Diet, and Disease across the lifecycle
Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health Nutrition
Data Analytics & AI in Nutrition
Community Interventions and Behavior Change
Nutrition Communication
Nutrition Equity
Build Your Own

Work with established centers and institutes that expand your research and impact opportunities
Take the 360 degree view of everything food and nutrition at the nation's only stand-alone graduate school of nutrition

Enjoy local cross-pollination across major universities, innovative industry, and many more experiential learning opportunities in the heart of Boston, a health sciences and innovation hub

Choose from our established specialization areas or customize your own after arriving
Only one college-level science course in chemistry, biology, or physiology required for entry

Dedicated Careers Services Center

You’ll have exclusive access to the Ellie Block and Family Careers Services Center, where our support for your career goals has never been stronger. From 24/7 online resource access to job listings and one-on-one appointments with alumni in the field, the Friedman School has services for every student at the school and for every graduate in the field. Our alumni are highly engaged and ready to connect and our faculty are active beyond the classroom in their areas of expertise.

Where Can You Make an Impact?

Our program enables you to work across sectors at a higher level and join a network of dedicated change-makers around the world.

Learn more about careers and alumni from the Ellie Block and Family Career Services Center, a dedicated resource just for Friedman Students.

Application requirements include:

Completion of the Online Application

Personal Statement (At least one page single-spaced)

Three letters of recommendation

Official copies of all post-secondary academic transcripts (translated into English)

Students whose native language is not English must meet TOEFL or IELTS requirements

$70 Application Fee

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Any material not submitted electronically must be sent via tracked mailing services and should be addressed to:

Office of Admissions
Tufts University
Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
150 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111

All materials related to an application for admission become the property of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy upon receipt and will not be returned or released to the applicant, either in original or photocopy form.