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Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences MS in Human Nutrition 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 US   Phone: 1-800-2-DREXEL Fax: 1-215-895-5939   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Human Nutrition On Campus   The human nutrition major is concerned with nutrition science, the application of the principles of biochemistry, physiology, and biology to human nutritional needs in health and disease. Current research includes neuro-physiological determinants of food reward in obesity and eating disorders, physiological determinants of food intake memory, novel weight loss treatments, interactions of socioeconomic and food safety factors on food choice, cultural effects on food preference and choice, and nutraceutical effects on immunity. Graduate study in Human Nutrition is offered on a full-time and part-time basis. Students may also decide to attain a PhD in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Human Nutrition. The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) provides the coursework that is required to become a Registered Dietitian. Students who want to become a Registered Dietitian must successfully complete coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetics Association (ADA). Drexel University is one of the first universities in the country to offer the DPD program on the graduate level. The M.S. in Human Nutrition with the DPD option is a full- or part-time program with courses offered in the evening. The program is 45 credits with a written comprehensive exam and may be completed in 2 years with full-time study. After completing the M.S. in Human Nutrition, students participating in this program will also receive a Verification Statement which shows successful completion of the DPD.     Accreditation Information: Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools  # Of Credits Required: 45  Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees bachelor's degree from an accredited institution  Pre-Requisite Courses General chemistry, biochemistry, general biology, human physiology, microbiology, mathematics (including derivatives and integrals), statistics, general psychology, basic nutrition, foods, advanced nutrition, nutrition in the life cycle, therapeutic nutrition -- in varying credit requirements  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 875.00  Tuition: 2625  Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2080  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3650  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $800  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $28800  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable