Exceptional Online Learning Experience

Program Format and Time to Completion

• Modality: Fully online
• Credits: 30
• Courses: 10
• Typical completion time: One year full time or two years part time
• Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree and at least one college-level course in chemistry, biology, or physiology
• Experiential learning: A minimum of 120 hours through an approved internship, practicum, research experience, thesis, current-work project, or immersive experience
• Financial aid: Scholarships and a financial aid discount are available to eligible students who inquire

Why Study Nutrition Online at the Friedman School?

The Friedman School’s Online M.S. in Nutrition prepares you to address complex challenges across nutrition, public health, food systems, policy, research, data analytics, technology, sustainability, and communication. You will learn from faculty and researchers in an interdisciplinary academic community while developing practical skills you can apply in your current role or use to pursue a new career direction.

Online students have access to academic advising, student and wellness services, library resources, 24/7 technical support, interactive virtual events, and dedicated career services. Career support includes coaching, networking and employer connections, internship and fellowship resources, job-search guidance, and help preparing for interviews, offers, and salary negotiations.

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
• Nutrition Communication

What Can You Do With an M.S. from the Friedman School?

Friedman School graduates apply their interdisciplinary training and experiential learning across private industry, academia, public and government agencies, and domestic and international nonprofit organizations. Career paths span nutrition and public health research, food and nutrition policy, data analytics, food systems and sustainability, humanitarian assistance, clinical and community nutrition, consulting, communications, and food business and innovation. Graduates work throughout the United States and globally, with more than 60% working in Massachusetts on average. Students and alumni can also use dedicated career coaching, networking and employer connections, internship and fellowship support, job-search resources, and guidance on interviews, offers, and salary negotiations. Learn more about career outcomes on our career services website.

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.

Yes. The program is delivered online, so you can earn the degree without relocating. Online students have access to academic advising, student and wellness services, library resources, 24/7 technical support, virtual events, and dedicated career services.

The program requires 30 credits across 10 courses. Students typically complete it in just over one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

Applicants should have completed at least one college-level course in chemistry, biology, or physiology.

No. You can explore your interests after enrolling and then select a specialization or design a custom specialization with guidance from an academic advisor.

Options include Nutrition Science and Policy; Climate, Sustainability, and Food; Data Analytics and AI in Nutrition; Nutrition Communication; and Humanitarian Assistance. Students may also create a custom specialization in collaboration with faculty advisors and the registrar.

Yes. All students complete at least 120 hours of approved experiential learning. Options may include an internship, practicum, research assistantship, thesis, project connected to your current work, or an immersive experience. The experience must be approved by your project sponsor and academic advisor.

Scholarships and a financial aid discount are available to eligible students who inquire. Contact the program or admissions director for current eligibility requirements and award details.

The fully online format and part-time pathway are designed to provide flexibility for working professionals. The two-year part-time option allows students to spread the 10-course curriculum across a longer period.

The program is designed for working health professionals, food industry professionals, career changers, and recent graduates who want advanced, interdisciplinary training in nutrition and food systems.