Master of Science in Nutrition

University of Illinois Chicago

UIC’s Master of Science in nutrition focuses on advanced study of biological and physical sciences to better understand the relationships between nutrients and human health. Whether you’re already a registered dietitian or you’re just getting started in the field of nutrition, our master’s program will prepare you for practice in healthcare or industry settings. Our program concentrates on preventing and treating nutrition-related diseases to help people live lives free of ailments, from digestive distress to depression. You’ll become an expert in biology, food composition and energy needs, as well as eating habits, psychology and food access, so you can address unique relationships between individuals and food. Your career: This is an exciting time for the field of nutrition and dietetics. There is and will continue to be an increased demand for our expertise and services. Not only is employment of dietitians and nutritionists projected to grow, but based on the results of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ most recent (2015) salary survey, there was a 6.1 percent 2-year increase in median wage. This beats the prior 2-year increase for dietitians, as well as significantly outpacing inflation (1.7 percent) during the same time period. The demand for Registered Dietitians is fueled by the growing and aging population, increased public interest in nutrition, and the food industry’s desire to meet public demand for a wider variety of nutritious products. RDs have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the health of our nation.

College of Applied Health Sciences