Online Master of Science in Nutrition

Earn your Online M.S. and build career-enhancing skills in our new program

Degree Types:

Master's

Modality:

Online

Schedule:

Full Time, Part Time

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Are you seeking a world-class graduate program without having to disrupt your busy life or career? Our Online Master of Science degree opens up new opportunities to earn your advanced degree and is designed for health professionals, career-changers, food industry professionals, and recent undergraduates across disciplines who are passionate about nutrition and our food system. From AI to planetary health, if you see the world through the lens of food and nutrition, you belong at the Friedman School. Choose from four specializations to level up your skills and build a meaningful career: Nutrition Science and Policy; Climate, Sustainability, and Food; Data Analytics and AI in Nutrition; or Humanitarian Assistance. You can also create your own specialization. All inquiring students receive a generous financial aid discount.

Exceptional Online 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 one track from our list of specializations after you apply and start the program. 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.

Want the details? Learn what a typical student journey looks like and learn more about the available specializations. See the full Online M.S. viewbook here.

30 credits, 10 courses, 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Generous scholarships are available.

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 educational programming 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 – student services, wellness support, academic advisors, library resources, 24x7 technical support, interactive virtual events, 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.

Nutrition Science and Policy
Climate, Sustainability, and Food
Data Analytics and AI in Nutrition
Humanitarian Assistance

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

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 exclusive 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 on our admissions page

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

Learn more about the application process and read more about financing your education.

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.