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Today’s complex nutritional problems require professionals trained in an interdisciplinary approach that blends nutrition science with public health perspectives. UMass Amherst’s new fully online MPH in Nutrition—the only one of its kind in the nation—lets you earn your credentials at your own pace, from anywhere in the world, without interrupting your career. With no residency requirement, you can fit your studies around your job as you enjoy highly interactive online coursework, extensive Internet library resources, discussions with professional colleagues from around the world, and access to UMass Amherst’s renowned faculty and academic advisers. Boost your scientific background and build skills in program planning, policymaking, needs assessment, and public health research as you solidify your future in this critical emergent field.

Curriculum/Credits:

The MPH in Nutrition trains health and nutrition professionals to solve complex health and nutrition issues and provide services for growing populations of older adults and other vulnerable groups. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students provide evidenced-based approaches in coursework and incorporate critical thinking and experiential learning to solve community-based health problems ranging from obesity and chronic disease to malnutrition, food insecurity, and nutritional deficiencies.

Degree candidates include working professionals with doctoral and MD degrees, registered dietitians, health educators, WIC nutrition educators, and others in related fields. Candidates studying part time can expect to complete all required coursework in three years.

The program consists of 44 credits, including:

• Core graduate-level public health courses (15 credits)
• Nutrition courses (17 credits)
• Elective Course (3 credits), Practicum (3 credits), and Project or Additional Courses (6 credits)

Program Highlights:

• Fully online, part-time learning format allows students to graduate within three years
• Interactive program lets you share ideas with colleagues from all over the world
• First - rate faculty
• Tradition of leadership in public health and nutrition science

Learn more about this program:
To receive more information and connect with the program manager, please complete the request form to the right.

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Registration is administered through UMass Amherst Continuing and Professional Education. Please see Fee Schedule below.

Type of Fee	Amount
Fee per credit	$561
Registration Fee per semester	$45
Late Reg. Fee per semester*	$60
Returned Check Fee per semester**	$30
Total for course***	$1728 (561x3 credits = 1683 + 45 registration fee per semester)

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*applicable when you register after deadline; non-refundable unless course has been cancelled.

** applicable when checks returned unpaid

*** Courses can vary from one to six credits; this total represents a standard 3 credit course

There is also a one-time $300 Graduate Registrar's Service Fee, which is a one-time fee paid by all entering matriculated graduate students.

The School of Public Health and Health Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the organization recognized by the US Department of Education to accredit public health schools.

The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Did you know?

University of Massachusetts has earned several awards for its distance learning programs, faculty and technology including:

• UMassOnline Awarded ‘Public Sector of the Year’ by Mass Technology Leadership Council , 2008
  
• Most Outstanding Online Teaching and Learning Program, UMass Lowell’s Online Graduate Behavioral Intervention in Autism Program, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
  
• ‘Excellence in Online Teaching’ Award, Dr. Jeannette E. Riley, Sloan Consortium Excellence Awards, 2008
  
• 21st Century Best Practices Award, United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
  
• Program of Excellence, University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)-Journalism Certificate
  
• Excellence in Faculty Development, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Programming, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• Excellence in Online Teaching, Sloan-C Excellence Awards
  
• UMass Amherst Isenberg MBA, Top 10 national rankings, #4 Best Professors (2005, 2006, 2007 Princeton Review: Best Business Schools rankings)
  
• 4th in Primary Care Education, U.S. World Reports
  
• Ranked 45th Best University System in the World - London Times
  
• Excellence in Distance Teaching Education - United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) 

The online Master's Degree of Public Health in Nutrition is designed for full-time, working health and nutrition professionals including those with doctoral and MD degrees, Registered Dietitians, health educators, WIC nutrition educators, and other related fields. Health care professionals who are not planning academic careers, but who plan to continue working in the health care field are encouraged to apply.

Admission requirements

In addition to the Graduate School’s general admission requirements, applicants must have:

• An advanced degree in a health-related area or status as a Registered Dietitian

• 3-5 years of relevant post-BS experience and
• Two courses in nutrition

Application deadline

February 1 (for fall semester); October 1 (for spring semester)

Admission is competitive - Apply early! Here’s how…

2.  Go to the UMass Amherst Graduate School Website and under "Prospective Students" tab you can either link to the "On-line Application" or "Download the Application" and mail.

3. A personal statement plus a minimum of two typed letters of recommendation are required from individuals best suited to assess the applicant's abilities. Please ask current employers, former supervisors, and colleagues.

4. Request original official transcripts in duplicate from each college or university you have attended.

Availability of financial aid varies depending on matriculation and course status. Please check with your program manager or advisor to determine your eligibility. Generally, if you are matriculated in a degree program and are enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits each semester, you may qualify for financial aid. Please review our Financial Aid Checklist below.

1. Fill out the FAFSA form at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
2. It is important to list the University of Massachusetts Amherst school code number 002221.
3. For more information please click here.