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Master of Nutrition and Food

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

An applied science degree combining biological and social sciences to improve health through food and nutrition.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core principles of Nutrition and Food
  • Solve subject-relevant problems
  • and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Four-year programme. First-year courses: General Chemistry
  • Nutrition
  • Health.

Career outcomes

  • Certified diabetes educator
  • Food labeling specialist
  • Menu and recipe development consultant
  • Nutrition consultant
  • Product developer
  • Further study (Dietetics PMDip
  • Food science
  • Health promotion
  • Nutrition Communication MHSc)

Curriculum

  • Four-year programme. First-year courses: General Chemistry
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Physiology I and II
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Food Science I. Advanced options include dietetics
  • Food security
  • Gerontology and Indigenous studies
  • and a Nutrition and Health Research concentration. An optional research project supplies experiential learning.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Equivalent of a US bachelor degree
  • 3-year foreign degrees need a WES
  • ECE or ACEI evaluation
  • Additional academic criteria: Programme minimum GPA 2.5 - 3.25 (MS Computer Science 3.0).

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of a US bachelor degree, 3-year foreign degrees need a WES, ECE or ACEI evaluation

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (4.0 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 65

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Financial Support Statement
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Nutrition and Food admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$24,577 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Nutrition, Food, and Dietetics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Nutrition and Food. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    3 May 2027

    171 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.