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    Nutrition (MPH)

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    Amherst, USMPHOnline3 years
    $28,350.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    20%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    4
    Cohort
    students
    35
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 35-credit, 3-year, online MPH program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $28,350.

    About the program

    The program provides advanced training in public health and nutrition, covering nutritional epidemiology, community nutrition, nutritional problems in the US, public health nutrition, and nutritional assessment. It includes a practicum and capstone project focused on public health nutrition practice.

    Focus: coursework
    29 (US News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min successful nutrition candidates typically earn a TOEFL score of 100 or higher
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum combined score of 6.5 (Graduate School)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $30,000.00
    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.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $28,350 across 35 required credits.
    Is Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 3 years and 35 credits.
    What GPA is required for Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 2.75 GPA
    How competitive is Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Nutrition (MPH) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst reports an acceptance rate of approximately 20%.