Curriculum Overview
The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program’s fast track program is designed to be completed in two years.
The program curriculum requires a total of 30 graduate-level semester credit hours for completion.
This track of the program has a non-thesis option only.
This coursework represents 18 semester credit hours of core courses and 12 semester credit hours of elective courses.
A specific degree plan will be prepared for each student.
Required Courses
All of the courses listed here are required by all students in the program.
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 51033 | Assessment of Nutritional Status | 3 |
| NUTR 51043 | Nutrition Research and Statistical Methods | 3 |
| NUTR 51063 | Nutrition and Metabolism: Micronutrients | 3 |
| NUTR 51103 | Nutrition and Metabolism: Macronutrients | 3 |
| NUTR 51173 | Community Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 5100V | Research in Nutrition | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
Elective Courses
Students in the program will select 12 semester credit hours from the courses listed here.
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 51053 | Principles of Advanced Nutrition Support | 3 |
| NUTR 51083 | Diet and Cancer Prevention/Promotion | 3 |
| NUTR 51143 | Geriatric Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 51153 | Pediatric Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 51163 | Nutrition in Health, Wellness and Sports | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Course Completion Requirements
Students must earn a B or better in all courses within the program to continue to the next semester. Students must also keep a minimum of a 3.0 grade-point average in the program to remain in good standing.
Interprofessional Education
All students in the UAMS College of Health Professions must complete all Interprofessional Education activities.
Program Completion Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to complete the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program.
- Completion of all courses in the program with a B or better in each and an overall program grade-point average of at least a 3.0.
- Completion of all Interprofessional Education requirements.
- Successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.
- Successfully complete a final research paper.
- Successfully complete an oral defense of their research.
Textbooks
The list of required textbooks is published on the UAMS Bookstore website in compliance with Arkansas Code Annotated section 6-60-601.