Master of Science in Human Nutrition

The objectives of the MS in Human Nutrition program are to:

1. a.Equip graduates with strong research competencies, gained through personalized and enlightened mentorship, required to pursue doctoral studies;
2. b.Develop life-long learners graduates who are able to deliver optimal individualized nutritional plans and community intervention programs through maintaining up-to-date knowledge and applying research findings in practice;
3. c.Prepare graduates to progress to advanced level of practice in clinical and community and food service setting through diversified coursework and extensive research training;
4. d.Develop students critical thinking, leadership, teamwork and communication skills to optimize a graduate's professional development while upholding high ethical standards;
5. e.Prepare graduates to be pioneers in responding to emerging nutrition, health and food issues affecting the national and global communities.

Upon completion of the program, graduates of the MS in Human Nutrition Program will be able to:

1. 1.Integrate scientific literature critically and theoretical knowledge in assessment and improvement of the nutritional status of individuals and communities along the food supply chain. (POb b H, POb e H);
2. 2.Conduct appropriate methodology and analytical techniques, in the context of community nutrition, clinical nutrition and food science settings. (POb a H, POb c H);
3. 3.Demonstrate culturally oriented communication and counseling competencies, needed in nutrition practice. (POb d H and POb e H);
4. 4.Acquire professional competencies such as leadership, teamwork, written, oral and communication as well as life-long learning; while upholding high ethical standards. (POb b H, POb c H, POb d H and POb e W);
5. 5.Develop pertinent research methodology to be applied in the context of community nutrition, clinical nutrition and food science settings. (POb a H and POb c H).