Earn Your MS in Nutrition Science Online

Provide better health care with an Ivy League MS in Nutrition Science degree in as little as 12 months.

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A 12-18 Month Online MS in Nutrition Science Degree

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Obtain an Interdisciplinary Advantage

Advance your career with our new online MS in Nutrition Science degree designed for registered dietitians, physicians, clinical psychologists, pharmacists, predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees, and other health and medical professionals. Courses are offered 100% online with full- and part-time options, allowing you to obtain your degree on your own time and from any location.

  • Flexible, asynchronous online program that works with any schedule, allowing students to learn at their own pace
  • Complete the program in just 12 months (full-time) or 18 months (part-time)
  • Learn from world-renowned faculty and nurse scientists at the #1 nursing school in the world
  • Build robust professional connections through interactive cohort assignments and Penn's unparalleled community and alumni network
  • Advance your career with an Ivy League education in nutrition science, bringing a strong nutritional perspective to your practice
  • Complete a unique capstone project personalized to student's interests and careers


Positioned to Advance Your Career

Graduates of our MS in Nutrition Science program will be well-positioned to advance their careers in research, doctoral education, practice, and gain access to a strong network of researchers and practice professionals in areas with a heavy nutrition focus.

  • Nutrition Research
  • Pediatrics
  • Geriatrics
  • Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal medicine
  • Obesity management
  • Oncology


Faculty Spotlight

Listen to the Dietitians in Nutrition Support DNS Podcast interview featuring Penn Nursing's Professor of Nutrition Science and Program Director, Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA, FASPEN.




An Ivy League Nursing Education

Penn Nursing is the #1 nursing school in the world, and has multiple #1 and top-rated programs here in the U.S. and globally. Join the ranks of Penn Nursing experts and leaders who have been advancing science and delivering solutions, shaping policy and practice, and engaging communities to promote health for over a century. They will be your collaborators, your mentors, your friends—as we lead together to a healthier, more equitable future.

  • Innovation and Research
  • Developing Experts and Leaders
  • Transforming Policy and Practice
  • Engaging Diverse Communities in Promoting Health


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