Accelerated Master’s Program
Nutrition Science
Start working toward an MS while still an undergrad
Application deadlines
May 15
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Start graduate studies now!
If you are a current Oregon State undergraduate student, you can apply to the accelerated graduate program now to start taking graduate classes and apply those credits (maximum of 22) to your current undergraduate degree, as well as the MS in Nutrition Science – saving your time and money for your career in nutrition.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for the Accelerated Graduate Program if you:
- Are a current Oregon State undergraduate student in Nutrition – Dietetics Option or Nutrition and Health Science Option
- Have at least 105 credit hours at the time of application
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better
How does it work?
Eligible undergraduate students apply in their junior year.
Up to 22 graduate credits can be taken during senior year and will count toward the bachelor’s degree and the MS in Nutrition Science graduate program.
Upon completion of the undergraduate degree, AMP students are enrolled in the MS in Nutrition Science the following fall. (No Slate application or additional materials required).
Students in the AMP will pay the undergraduate tuition rate for the graduate level courses taken during their senior year. After they matriculate into the MS program, they will pay the MS tuition rate.
Courses and program of study
Courses may be offered in different terms or canceled without being updated on this webpage. Check the MS Nutrition Science AMP courses and the Schedule of Classes before creating your program of study plan.
List of potential courses to add to your AMP Program of Study (Year 4 and Year 5)*
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| Course | Course title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| NUTR 417/517 | Human Nutrition Science: Macronutrients | 4 |
| NUTR 418/518 | Human Nutrition Science: Micronutrients | 4 |
| NUTR 430/530 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 4 |
| NUTR 431/531 | Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 | 4 |
| NUTR 432/532 | Medical Nutrition Therapy 3 | 3 |
| NUTR 506 | Special Problems; Projects | 3-6 |
| NUTR 617 or NUTR 618 | Advanced Macronutrient Metabolism or Advanced Micronutrient Metabolism | 3 |
| GRAD 520 | Responsible Conduct of Research | 2 |
| H 524 or ST 511 or ST 536 | Introduction to Biostatistics or Methods of Data Analysis or R Programming for Data | 3-4 |
| One 500 or 600-level NUTR course** | ||
| NUTR 435/535 | Nutritional Epidemiology | 3 |
| NUTR 525 | Organic Food and Health: Evidence and Consumer Perceptions | 3 |
*Up to 22 credits can count towards both your BS and MS degrees; 19 credits of the listed slash courses are required and one 3-credit course as elective can be added to your AMP Program of Study plan.
**These courses are examples and additional elective courses may be approved by the Nutrition Graduate Program Director.
Please consult with your undergrad advisor and Nutrition Graduate Program Director as you create your AMP Program of Study plan.
Applicants have to complete an AMP program of study plan and submit it with their application.
To complete an AMP program of study plan, refer to the Nutrition Graduate Handbook.
Please consult with your undergraduate advisor and/or Nutrition Graduate Program Director before submitting your application.
How to apply
- Meet with the COH Recruitment and Admissions Team to discuss eligibility.
- Apply to the MS Nutrition Science AMP Program.
Items needed to apply
- Program of Study (plan of which graduate courses you intend to take, and when)
- Contact information for three references
- Résumé
- Statement of Purpose/Objectives (refer to the AMP application)
Timeline
Junior year
- Typically the year you apply to the AMP.
- Meet with appropriate coordinators to work out proposed plan of study and apply.
Senior year
- Typically the first year in the AMP.
- Earn graduate credits (up to 22 credits can be transferred to the MS program) and complete your BS degree.
Graduate year
- Enroll full-time in the MS Nutrition Science program
- Continue earning graduate credits and complete other degree requirements