Online Nutrition Graduate Programs
Online Nutrition Graduate Programs
UNE Online’s graduate nutrition programs are designed for professionals who want to advance their expertise, expand career opportunities, and make a meaningful impact on individual and population health. Rooted in evidence-based nutrition science, these programs prepare students to translate research into practice across clinical, community, and organizational settings.
Students build a strong foundation in medical nutrition therapy, applied nutrition science, and public health principles while developing critical thinking and leadership skills. Coursework emphasizes real-world application, ethical practice, and interprofessional collaboration, reflecting the evolving role of nutrition professionals within today’s health care systems.
Experiential learning is a core component, allowing students to apply knowledge in supervised, practice-based environments that mirror professional expectations. Graduates are prepared to assess nutritional needs, design and implement effective interventions, communicate with diverse populations, and contribute to improved health outcomes across the lifespan.
Delivered in a flexible, fully online format, UNE Online’s nutrition graduate offerings are built for working professionals balancing careers, families, and academic goals. Students benefit from dedicated faculty expertise, personalized advising, and a supportive learning community. Together, these programs support career growth, professional readiness, and the ability to lead with confidence in a rapidly changing nutrition and wellness landscape and emerging areas of practice.
Online Nutrition Graduate Programs Highlights
Career Pathways & Professional Growth
Explore diverse career trajectories across clinical nutrition, public health, wellness, research, leadership, and education. Graduates are prepared to advance, pivot, or specialize within nutrition-related roles, building credentials and experience that support long-term career growth across health care and community-based settings.
Flexible Online Learning for Working Professionals
Designed for working professionals, UNE Online’s flexible format supports career advancement without putting life on hold. Students balance coursework with professional and personal commitments while receiving structured support, clear milestones, and guidance aligned with real-world nutrition careers.
Lead Research, Strategy, & Impact
Build leadership and strategic skills needed to shape nutrition initiatives and influence health outcomes. Students strengthen systems thinking, collaboration, and ethical decision-making to support organizational goals, guide teams, and contribute to population health efforts in complex, interdisciplinary professional settings.
Community-Centered Nutrition
Focus on nutrition’s role within communities, organizations, and public health systems. Students learn to design, evaluate, and support programs that promote access, prevention, and sustainable wellness, strengthening partnerships and improving outcomes for diverse populations across community settings.
Are UNE Online’s Nutrtion Programs Accredited?
We are proud to hold NECHE (New England Commission on Higher Education) accreditation. NECHE Accreditation ensures a high level of academic quality and public accountability for the education being provided.
Our online master’s in nutrition degree is recognized by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists as fulfilling the academic requirements that nutrition professionals need in order to achieve the Certified Nutrition Specialist certification.
Fully Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is the accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there are no specific prerequisite courses required to apply. You can apply for the graduate programs as long as you hold a bachelor’s (required for the master’s programs) or a master’s (required for the doctoral program).
Yes. Any regionally accredited bachelor’s degree qualifies.
You can finish your nutrition graduate degree in about 2 years for most programs.
Students report anywhere from 20-25 hours per week on coursework. For the MSAN Dietetics program, students spend 15 hours per week with preceptors at their SEL sites.
Yes, our online nutrition graduate degree programs are designed with working professionals in mind. However, it is entirely up to your schedule and how you balance your priorities.
All evaluation for transfer credit is up to the discretion of the nutrition graduate programs and adheres to the policy on transfer credit. See the full transfer credit policy in the UNE catalog.
Tuition is $895/credit for our online nutrition graduate programs. Please see each program page for the total cost.
Yes, financial aid may be available. UNE Online encourages students seeking financial assistance to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Many students qualify for Direct Subsidized and/or Direct Unsubsidized loans. For more information about financing options, contact Student Financial Services to discuss what may be available to you.
At the University of New England Online, we are committed to providing our students with the highest level of academic and personal support. Our online applied nutrition programs were created with the working professional in mind. We understand the unique challenges of adult students who are often juggling school, career, and family, which is why we offer a robust Student Academic Success Center (SASC) and high-touch academic advising. Learn more about Student Support and Resources.
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