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    Master of Science in Human Nutrition

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    New York, USMSIn-person1 year
    $56,854.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    32%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    80
    Cohort
    students
    33
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York is a 33-credit, 1-year, in-person MS program based in New York, US. Tuition is $56,854.

    About the program

    The program covers nutritional biochemistry, life cycle nutrition, epidemiology, and public health nutrition through core courses and electives. Students complete a guided master’s thesis in basic nutrition science, clinical nutrition, or public health nutrition.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US)

    $35,000.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York is $56,854 across 33 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York take to complete?
    Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York is structured around 1 year and 33 credits.
    How competitive is Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York?
    Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York reports an acceptance rate of approximately 32%.
    How large is the Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York cohort?
    Master of Science in Human Nutrition at Columbia University in the City of New York typically enrolls around 80 students per cohort.