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Getting a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Food Science from SJSU

A Master's Degree (M.S.) in nutritional science at SJSU is designed to serve professional and personal needs of individuals who want to broaden their opportunities in nutrition-related fields.

All prospective and current M.S. students must have a copy of this document: Graduate Student Requirements for Progression Through the M.S. Program [pdf file]

There are three major steps to getting a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Food Science:

Applying to SJSU and the NuFS Department
Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
After Being Accepted for Admission
 
Defining Your Area of Interest
Selecting a Graduate Objective
Graduate Competency Exams
Selecting a Thesis or Project
 
Graduating with the M.S. Degree
Changing Status from Conditionally Classified to Classified
Filing Dates for Graduation
Receiving Credit for Continuing Education or Transfer Units
Receiving Credit for Undergraduate Level Courses
Advancing to Candidacy
Applying for the M.S. Degree
Preparing a Poster
Oral Exams
Submitting Your Final Project or Thesis
Commencement
NuFS Convocation
 
Graduate Resource Handbook (pdf file)  
 
Combining the M.S. Degree with the Internal Dietetic Internship
For a complete description and pathway of how to become a Registered Dietitian, click here.
 
Advising Form for M.S. degree plus Dietetics for students with B.S. outside the Major (pdf file)
 
     
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