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    Online Master of Science in Nutrition

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    Stony Brook, USMSOnline2 years
    $20,340.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36
    Credits
    $100.00
    App fee

    Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University is a 36-credit, 2-year, online MS program based in Stony Brook, US. Tuition is $20,340.

    About the program

    The Master of Science in Nutrition is a fully online program focused on advanced nutrition topics to prevent and manage disease and optimize health through food and nutrition strategies, with options for different concentrations.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 1, 2026
    Summer 2027
    Apr 7, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min No TOEFL iBT minimum score listed on the MS in Nutrition admissions page; Stony Brook Graduate School English proficiency minimums are IELTS overall 6.5 (no subsection recommended below 6) and TOEFL iBT overall 80 for master’s applicants.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min No IELTS band minimum score listed on the MS in Nutrition admissions page; Stony Brook Graduate School English proficiency minimums are IELTS overall 6.5 (no subsection recommended below 6).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

    Recommendations

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University is $20,340 across 36 required credits.
    Is Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University online or in-person?
    Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University take to complete?
    Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University is structured around 2 years and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University?
    Per the program's published guidance: preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
    What work-permit options follow Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University?
    Post-completion work rights for Online Master of Science in Nutrition at Stony Brook University: 12 months OPT (US)