Applied Nutrition Master's Degree Pathway
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Master of Science in Applied Nutrition, Degree Pathways
Choose the MS in Applied Nutrition Degree Pathway that is Right For You
Offering an array of customizable pathways tailored to align your educational experience with your professional and personal goals, the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition (MSAN) degree program at the University of New England Online empowers you to shape your educational experience. Whether you are:
- a current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or nutrition professional seeking to further your career
- a future RDN ready to begin your transformative educational journey or
- seeking to expand your knowledge in the field of applied nutrition, nutrition education and public health nutrition
The MSAN program has a pathway for you! Explore the 3 pathways below.
| MS in Applied Nutrition | MS in Applied Nutrition RDN to MSAN | MS in Applied Nutrition Dietetics | |
| Designed for: | Professionals looking for a career in nutrition but do not have their RDN and are not looking to earn their RDN | Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who are looking for their master’s degree | Students looking to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (see our MSAN Dietetics) |
| Credit Hours: | 36 Credit Hours | 27 Credit Hours | 48 Credit Hours |
| Enrollment options: | 6 enrollment periods a year | 3 enrollment periods a year | Rolling provisional admissions |
| Timeframe: | ~ 2 years | ~16 months | 2 years and 4 months (standard) or 2 years (expedited) |
| Other: | This pathway does not lead to RDN credentialing, and a verification statement cannot be provided upon completion. | Current RDNs can earn up to 405 CPEU hours | Successful graduates of the MS Applied Nutrition, Dietetics, will receive a verification statement allowing them to sit for the Registered Dietitian registration exam. |