Columbia University Institute of Human Nutrition Master of Science in Human Nutrition 630 West 168th Street Presbyterian Hospital 15th Floor East, Suite 1512 New York, NY 10032 US   Phone: 1-212-305-4808 Fax: 1-212-305-3079   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Science in Human Nutrition On Campus   The overall purpose of the instruction program is to prepare individuals for positions in teaching, research, and leadership in nutrition programs both in the United States and abroad. The Master of Science Program, administered by the Postgraduate Division of the Faculty of Medicine, is a 12-month program that serves as a foundation for students who plan either to continue toward the Doctor of Philosophy degree or to attend a professional school in the health sciences. The MS in Nutrition is comprised of thirty-three (33) credits and can be completed in one year, including summers (full-time). Financial Aid and tuition exemptions are available to eligible candidates. Distance learning options available for some courses. All courses are designed to enhance your nutrition knowledge and are applicable to clinical practice. *In addition to the core courses, students may choose to focus on and take electives in one of three tracks: basic nutrition science, public health and nutritional epidemiology, *or* clinical nutrition.* The M.S. degree program is not designed to prepare students to become dietitians or food technologists, nor is it, in general, an end point degree. To prepare for a specific career, the M.S. should be combined with other training. Requirements for admission to the M.S. Program: a bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a strong record emphasizing the sciences; at least two years of chemistry, one year of biology, and, preferably, a course in elementary biochemistry. Acceptable performance on the Graduate Record Examination or MCAT is required. Requirements for the M.S. degree: completion of all required courses and electives, as determined by the student's adviser, with a grade average of B- or better; and participation in at least one research project, with written master's thesis summarizing the project results.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: