Degrees and Programs

Master of Science in Nutrition

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.
  • Degree Types:
    • Master's
  • Modality:
    • On Campus
  • Schedule:
    • Full Time, Part Time
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Online Master of Science in Nutrition

Are you seeking a world-class graduate program without having to disrupt your busy life or career? Our new Online Master of Science degree program 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 three specializations to level up your skills and build a meaningful career: Climate, Sustainability, and Food; Data Analytics and AI in Nutrition; or Nutrition Science and Policy. You can also create your own specialization. All inquiring students receive a generous financial aid discount.
  • Degree Types:
    • Master's
  • Modality:
    • Online
  • Schedule:
    • Full Time, Part Time
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Master of Science and Dietetic Internship

Our mission in the M.S./D.I. program is to provide an environment in which dietetic interns like you will acquire the knowledge, competencies, skills, and professionalism needed to be future leaders in the diverse field of dietetics. Graduates will be skilled entry-level registered dietitians with a strong scientific foundation in nutrition therapy, coupled with hands-on experience in relevant areas of dietetic practice. We promote a strong commitment to citizenship, collaboration, and ethical standards. Dedication to the highest level of patient and community service forms the foundation for all we do.Our students also benefit from the expertise of many other highly qualified registered dietitians who supervise affiliations outside of Tufts Medical Center, including WIC programs, the Joslin Diabetes Center, Dialysis Clinic, Incorporated (DCI), and the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.
  • Degree Types:
    • Master's
  • Modality:
    • On Campus
  • Schedule:
    • Full Time
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Combined and Dual Degrees

What degree works well with a Master of Science in Nutrition? With our interdisciplinary strengths and our breadth of research, almost any degree would complement your studies at the Friedman School. The Master of Public Health and Master of Science program is a popular combination given nutrition and food's important and complex role in population-level health, communication, policy, and behavior change. The Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Planning and Master of Science program ties together the full health ecosystem of built environment, urban policy, and nutrition equity, while the Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy combined degree program with the Fletcher School works in harmony with our strengths at the intersection of humanitarian assistance and evidence-based policy. We also work closely with Simmons University to provide a unique combined degree program with a Didactic Program in Dietetics.Combining degrees provides even more ways for you to create your unique experience at the Friedman School.
  • Degree Types:
    • Master's
  • Modality:
    • On Campus
  • Schedule:
    • Full Time, Part Time
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Online Graduate Certificate Programs

Are you seeking world-class online graduate certificate programs without having to disrupt your busy life or career? Our online programs are designed for busy professionals across disciplines who are passionate about nutrition and our food system. From sustainable agriculture to public relations, if you see the world through the lens of food and nutrition, you belong at the Friedman School. Learn more about the application process and view the full course list.
  • Degree Types:
    • Certificate
  • Modality:
    • Online
  • Schedule:
    • Full Time, Part Time
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Accelerated Master of Science

If you are an admitted Tufts undergraduate in the School of Arts and Sciences, we offer an Accelerated Masters program tailored to meet your needs. You’ll be able to make significant progress toward your M.S. in nutrition through either our residential or our online program while completing your bachelor’s degree requirements. Our highly interdisciplinary programs and wide range of research gives you the opportunity to weave your undergraduate studies into new ways to make a big difference in food and nutrition.
  • Degree Types:
    • Master's
  • Modality:
    • On Campus, Online
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    • Full Time, Part Time
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Doctorates

Earning your doctorate in nutrition at the Friedman School allows you to conduct innovative and high-impact research with our world-renowned faculty. The Ph.D. program is interdisciplinary and collaborative, led by experts in a wide range of research areas. From your first day, you'll be engaged in meaningful work in a collegial atmosphere, and have opportunities to publish and promote your work in journals and the media.
  • Degree Types:
    • Doctorate
  • Modality:
    • On Campus
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    • Full Time, Part Time
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