MS in Nutritional Science

MS in Nutritional Science

A Master’s Degree Designed to Solve Real-World Nutrition Challenges

Begin online. Finish on campus in the U.S.

Earn a U.S. master’s degree in 18 months — built for professionals and graduates who want to apply nutrition science in clinical, research, and public-health settings.

Program Snapshot

Program Snapshot

Format

6 months online (IHM) + 12 months on-campus (ASU, U.S.)

Format

6 months online (IHM) + 12 months on-campus (ASU, U.S.)

Awarded Degree

Master of Science in Nutritional Science (Arizona State University)

Awarded Degree

Master of Science in Nutritional Science (Arizona State University)

Total Duration

~18 months

Total Duration

~18 months

Campus

Arizona State University (Tempe, U.S.)

Campus

Arizona State University (Tempe, U.S.)

Designed For

Science, allied-health, dietetics, or life-sciences graduates; working professionals in health or public health

Designed For

Science, allied-health, dietetics, or life-sciences graduates; working professionals in health or public health

Curriculum

Research Methods, Clinical Nutrition, Preventive Nutrition, Advanced Interventions, Electives

Curriculum

Research Methods, Clinical Nutrition, Preventive Nutrition, Advanced Interventions, Electives

U.S. Visa

F-1 visa supported, with OPT pathway

U.S. Visa

F-1 visa supported, with OPT pathway

What Makes This Degree Different

What Makes This Degree Different

Many master’s programs focus on theory.

This one is built for practice.

Transition from India to the U.S. without starting over

Transition from India to the U.S. without starting over

Focus on applied methods you can use in clinics, labs, and communities.

Focus on applied methods you can use in clinics, labs, and communities.

Electives let you specialise in clinical care, public health, or chronic disease management.

Electives let you specialise in clinical care, public health, or chronic disease management.

About IHM Australia

About IHM Australia

The School of American Education (SAE) is a new initiative by the Institute of Health and Management (IHM), Australia, offering pathway programs that lead to master’s degrees at Arizona State University(ASU) in the United States. By partnering with Arizona State University (ASU), the most innovative university* in the US and the world according to the 2025 U.S News and World Report rankings, SAE offers cutting-edge programs in health, engineering, and management.

About the Program

About the Program

This master’s blends online foundation study at IHM with one year of intensive, on-campus study at ASU. Students graduate with a U.S.-awarded MS in Nutritional Science and advanced practical skills.

Research Methods & Biostatistics

Design, run, and interpret nutrition research.

Research Methods & Biostatistics

Design, run, and interpret nutrition research.

Clinical Nutrition & Interventions

Assess and manage nutrition for individuals and clinical populations.

Clinical Nutrition & Interventions

Assess and manage nutrition for individuals and clinical populations.

Disease Prevention & Public Health Nutrition

Plan nutrition programs that reduce disease risk across populations.

Disease Prevention & Public Health Nutrition

Plan nutrition programs that reduce disease risk across populations.

Advanced Nutritional Interventions

Design therapeutic diets and intervention trials.

Advanced Nutritional Interventions

Design therapeutic diets and intervention trials.

Electives (specialisation options)

Complementary nutrition, nutrition in chronic disease, food policy, or community nutrition.

Electives (specialisation options)

Complementary nutrition, nutrition in chronic disease, food policy, or community nutrition.

Health Technology Evaluation

Assess tools, platforms, and digital health solutions

Health Technology Evaluation

Assess tools, platforms, and digital health solutions

All courses are project-based. The program ends with a capstone project linked to real-world research or practice.

What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Core areas include:

Conduct nutrition research and interpret results.

Assess nutritional status in clinical and community settings.

Assess nutritional status in clinical and community settings.

Design evidence-based nutrition interventions.

Design evidence-based nutrition interventions.

Translate findings into policy, programs, and practice.

Translate findings into policy, programs, and practice.

Use data to guide decision-making in health settings.

Use data to guide decision-making in health settings.

All courses are project-based, with a final capstone aligned to real-world research or health-tech projects.

Who This Program Is For

Who This Program Is For

Graduates in life sciences, nutrition, food science, or allied health.

Clinicians and health professionals seeking advanced nutrition skills.

Professionals aiming to move into research, public health, or program design.

Students who want U.S. credentialing and global exposure without a two-year U.S. start.

Outcomes
You Can Expect

Outcomes
You Can Expect

A U.S.-awarded MS in Nutritional Science from Arizona State University.

A U.S.-awarded MS in Nutritional Science from Arizona State University.

Practical skills for clinical practice, research, and public health roles.

Practical skills for clinical practice, research, and public health roles.

Career readiness for hospitals, public-health agencies, research labs, NGOs, and industry.

Career readiness for hospitals, public-health agencies, research labs, NGOs, and industry.

OPT pathway for post-study work in the U.S.

OPT pathway for post-study work in the U.S.

A degree aligned to global standards in nutrition science.

A degree aligned to global standards in nutrition science.

About ASU

About ASU

Arizona State University (ASU) is one of the fastest-growing and most respected public research universities in the United States.

Ranked #1 in the U.S. for Innovation by U.S. News & World Report for 9 consecutive years (2016–2024), ASU is ahead of MIT and Stanford in this category. It is also ranked among the top 100 universities in the world for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2024).

With over 500,000 learners and a global network of faculty and industry partnerships, ASU offers cutting-edge programs across health, engineering, management, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, data science, and sustainability. ASU’s emphasis on research, entrepreneurship, and real-world application makes it a top destination for students looking to build successful global careers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the final degree awarded by ASU?

Yes. You will receive a U.S. Master of Science from Arizona State University.

Is this program fully online?

Can I work after graduation?

Do I need a GRE or prior healthcare experience?

Is the final degree awarded by ASU?

Yes. You will receive a U.S. Master of Science from Arizona State University.

Is this program fully online?

Can I work after graduation?

Do I need a GRE or prior healthcare experience?

Take the Next Step

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to lead where healthcare meets data, this program gives you the skills, network, and credential to do it.

If you’re ready to lead where healthcare meets data, this program gives you the skills, network, and credential to do it.

Explore structure, modules, and next intake deadlines.

Explore structure, modules, and next intake deadlines.

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