Overview
Credits Per Trimester
5-8 (Based on plan of study selected)
TOTAL CREDITS
47 - 57
(Based on concentration)
Duration
6 - 11 trimesters
(Based on concentration)
Trimester of Entry
Fall, Spring, Summer
FORMAT
Online, Hybrid
The Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health integrates contemporary nutrition science perspectives with traditional dietary wisdom to address the complex role of nutrition in human health. While building foundational skills in the sciences and introductory nutrition, students enhance the scope of their knowledge and skills by selecting an area of concentration in Human Clinical Nutrition (47 credits) or Herbal Medicine (57 credits). The program is one of the few integrative master’s degree programs in nutrition in the country. Depending on Area of Concentration, the degree can be finished in 2-4 years. The program is delivered in online and hybrid formats.
Audience
The degree is designed for individuals who are entering the profession as a first or second career, with or without experience working in the healthcare industry. Students graduate as integrative health practitioners and educators who can work collaboratively to support individuals and groups with personalized evidence-based nutrition interventions and educational programs.
Program Description
The Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health program prepares students to deliver personalized nutrition care to optimize health and manage chronic health problems. The program provides a health and nutrition sciences foundation, builds students’ knowledge and skills in clinical assessment and evidence-based nutrition therapy, and culminates in real-world clinical experience.
The program’s integrative approach addresses nutrition, sleep, stress, physical activity, relationships, and environment to identify the root causes of health imbalances. Students learn to develop personalized dietary and lifestyle interventions to support the whole person.
Unique highlights of the program include whole-food cooking labs and clinical experience working with real clients. These experiential learning opportunities hone practical skills to be a competent clinical nutrition professional who is ready to practice upon graduation and seek board certification.
Human Clinical Nutrition Area of Concentration (47 credits)
The Human Clinical Nutrition Area of Concentration prepares graduates to be clinical nutritionists that apply the scientific and psycho-social aspects of integrative nutrition and provide individualized and personalized nutritional assessments and counseling for others. It is designed for individuals who wish to work in a clinical setting and pursue the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) offered through the Certification Board of Nutrition Specialists. Clinical experience is gained through either the on-campus Natural Care Center or the online Strategies in Nutrition Care course; both experiences contribute to the number of CNS hours earned through coursework. Graduates of the program are qualified to see clients one-on-one in an internship setting after graduation and for community education sites in an internship setting after graduation.
Herbal Medicine Area of Concentration (57 credits)
The Herbal Medicine Area of Concentration prepares graduates to be clinical nutritionists that apply the scientific and psycho-social aspects of integrative nutrition and herbal medicine to provide individualized and personalized nutritional assessments and counseling for others. It is designed for individuals who wish to work in a clinical setting and pursue Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) offered through the Certification Board of Nutrition Specialists. Graduates of the program are considered to be clinical nutritionists who incorporate herbal medicine in their practice, but they are not considered to be herbalists. Clinical experience is gained through either the on-campus Natural Care Center or the online Strategies in Nutrition Care course; both experiences contribute to the number of CNS hours earned through coursework. Graduates of the program are qualified to see clients one-on-one in an internship setting after graduation and for community education sites in an internship setting after graduation.
Admission Requirements
| Trimester of Entry: | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Application Priority Deadline: | Application Deadline by Trimester |
| General Requirements: |
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| Program Specific Requirements: | Complete Essay Questions in application:
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Curriculum
Students complete the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health by completing core program credits and choosing one of two areas of concentration: Human Clinical Nutrition (47 credits total) or Herbal Medicine (57 credits total).
Transfer Credit Options
Students are encouraged to consider the following options to transfer credits to reduce their costs and time to degree completion at MUIH.
Students who have previously completed the following types of courses at other colleges and universities may be eligible to transfer those credits to MUIH and be exempt from taking some courses at MUIH:
- Organic Chemistry – undergraduate or graduate courses
- Physiology – undergraduate or graduate courses
- Biochemistry – graduate courses
- Nutrition – graduate courses
- Research literacy – graduate courses
In addition, students are exempt from taking MUIH’s ISCI547a Physiology I course if they have completed BIO201 Anatomy & Physiology 1 AND BIO202 Anatomy & Physiology II from StraighterLine.
Core Credits
Both areas of concentration of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health include 42 credits of required core courses
- IHED637 Principles and Practices of Health Behavior and Self-Care (1.5 cr)
- ISCI522 Foundations in Organic Chemistry (3 cr)
- ISCI547A Physiology I: Healthy Function (3 cr)
- ISCI626 Nutritional Biochemistry (3 cr)
- ISCI631 Intro to Complementary and Integrative Health (1.5 cr)
- NUTR601 Redefining Nutrition (1 cr)
- NUTR612 Human Nutrition II: Micronutrients (3 cr)
- NUTR614 Human Nutrition I: Macronutrients (2 cr)
- NUTR635 Applied Clinical Nutrition I (2 cr)
- NUTR636 Applied Clinical Nutrition II (2 cr)
- NUTR638 Applied Clinical Nutrition III (2 cr)
- NUTR641 Life Cycle Nutrition (3 cr)
- NUTR651A Clinical Skills I (2 cr)
- NUTR651B Clinical Skills II (2 cr)
- NUTR6EX1 Nutrition MSNIH Comprehensive Exam (0 cr)
- NUTR723 Advanced Biochemistry and Laboratory Assessment (3 cr)
- RSCH601 Research Literacy in Integrative Health (3 cr)
- MUIH550 Academic Research and Scholarship (0 cr)
- MUIH500 University-Wide Orientation for New Students (0 cr)
Required Course Sets
Choose one of the following course sets for a total of 3 credits:
- NUTR 654C Clinic I (1.5 cr) and NUTR 654D Clinic II (1.5 cr)
- NUTR656C Clinical Strategies in Nutrition Care I (1.5 cr) AND NUTR656D Clinical Strategies in Nutrition Care II (1.5 cr)
Required Cooking Labs:
- NUTR681 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab I (0.5 cr)
- NUTR682 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab II (0.5 cr)
Choose 2 additional cooking labs from the following for a total of 1.0 credit:
- NUTR683 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab III (0.5 cr)
- NUTR684 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab IV (0.5 cr)
- NUTR686 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab VI (0.5 cr)
- NUTR687 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab VII (0.5 cr)
- NUTR688 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab VIII
Herbal Medicine Area of Concentration
The herbal medicine area of concentration includes 15 required credits.
Required Courses
- HRB600 Fundamentals of Herbal Medicine (3 cr)
- HRB605 Materia Medica I (3 cr)
- HRB622 Herbal Pharmacy (3 cr)
- HRB641 Safety of Botanical Medicine (3 cr)
- HRB759 Applied Therapeutics (3 cr)
Human Clinical Nutrition Area of Concentration
The human clinical nutrition area of concentration includes 5 required credits.
Required Courses
- NUTR630 Dietary Supplements in Nutrition Practice (3 cr)
- NUTR672 Mindful Eating and Nourishment (2 cr)
Additional Program Requirements
- Complete MUIH500 University Orientation and MUIH550 Academic Research and Scholarship, a non-credit online training course on information literacy by the end of the first trimester.
- Complete the Serv-SafeTM Food Safety Manager Course from the National Restaurant Association. Certification must be obtained prior to graduation or before enrolling in NUTR686 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab VI. Students are encouraged to obtain the certification sooner because the knowledge is helpful in all cooking labs. The course is offered by MUIH as NUTR001 for $200.
- In order to gain a perspective as a client in the client-practitioner relationship, students are required to become a client of an integrative nutritionist in their area or through the MUIH Student Teaching Clinic of the Natural Care Center, for at least one nutrition consultation.
- Earn a passing grade on a comprehensive exam (NUTR 6EXI) at the end of the academic program.
Course Descriptions
Course descriptions are available in the Academic Catalog.
Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health will be able to:
- Apply biochemical, clinical (laboratory testing, anthropometric measurements, and physical exams), and nutritional knowledge to guide nutrition interventions and monitoring.
- Analyze the macro- and micronutrient content, nutrient density, and additional food components of a client’s diet.
- Design culturally sensitive food plans that support changing nutritional needs during the various lifecycle stages and promote disease prevention and management.
- Formulate comprehensive clinical intervention plans that incorporate whole foods, supplements, lifestyle changes, and other integrative health approaches.
- Apply the nutrition care process to assess status, develop nutrition diagnoses and interventions, evaluate, and monitor the client’s progress using a functional nutrition approach.
- Develop personal mindful eating practices and guide groups or clients in mindfulness practices.
In addition to the educational outcomes for all Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health graduates, the Herbal Medicine area of concentration aims to achieve the following specific objectives:
- Prepare graduates to take leadership roles as nutrition professionals with knowledge of the role of both foods and herbs in promoting human health.
- Prepare students to work as nutritionists with an herbal background through comprehensive study of herbal pharmacology, herbal pharmacy (herbal preparation), and principles of herbal therapeutics.
- Provide supervised clinical or research experience in clinical nutrition and herbalism.
"I want to learn as much as I can about health and nutrition. I really want to be able to help people discover the power they have in them to live life as the best version of themselves-spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally."
Valerie Johnson,
Student
Program Format & Schedule
Program Format
Both areas of concentration of the program are offered in the online and hybrid formats. Click here to view MUIH’s definition of online, hybrid, and on-campus course and program formats.
- Online Format
All coursework is completed online in this format. Although no residency is required, online students are welcome to take on-campus courses, subject to availability. - Hybrid Format
Coursework is completed through a combination of online and on-campus in this format. Students may choose the format of each course on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability. On-campus courses are offered on weekends and class times are generally 5 – 9 p.m. on Fridays, and 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays; these times may vary during the clinic phase.
Program Schedule
For trimester start and end dates, see the Academic Calendar.
Herbal Medicine Area of Concentration Schedule
The 8-trimester schedule is shown below. An 11-trimester schedule is also available.
Year 1
Trimester 1
- HRB600 Fundamentals of Herbal Medicine (3 cr)
- IHED637 Principles and Practices of Health Behavior and Self-Care (1.5 cr)
- ISCI631 Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health (1.5 cr)
- NUTR601 Redefining Nutrition (1 cr)
- NUTR681 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab I (0.5 cr)
- MUIH550 Academic Research & Scholarship (0 cr)
Trimester 2
- HRB605 Materia Medica I (3 cr)
- ISCI522Foundations in Organic Chemistry (3 cr)
- NUTR682 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab II (0.5 cr)
Trimester 3
- ISCI547A Physiology I: Healthy Function (3 cr)
- ISCI626 Nutritional Biochemistry (3 cr)
- NUTR614 Human Nutrition I: Macronutrients (2 cr)
- Additional Cooking Lab (0.5 cr)
Year 2
Trimester 4
- NUTR612 Human Nutrition II: Micronutrients (3 cr)
- RSCH601 Research Literacy in Integrative Health (3 cr)
Trimester 5
- HRB641 Safety of Botanical Medicine (3 cr)
- NUTR635 Applied Clinical Nutrition I (2 cr)
- NUTR651A Clinical Skills I (2 cr)
Trimester 6
- NUTR641 Life Cycle Nutrition (3 cr)
- NUTR651B Clinical Skills II (2 cr)
- HRB759 Applied Therapeutics (3 cr)
Year 3
Trimester 7
- NUTR636 Applied Clinical Nutrition II (2 cr)
- NUTR723 Advance Biochemistry and Laboratory Assessment (3 cr)
- NUTR654C Clinic I (1.5 cr) OR NUTR656C Clinical Strategies in Nutrition Care I (1.5 cr)
- Additional Cooking Lab (0.5 cr)
Trimester 8
- NUTR638 Applied Clinical Nutrition III (2 cr)
- NUTR654D Clinic II (1.5 cr) OR NUTR656D Clinical Strategies in Nutrition Care II (1.5 cr)
- NUTR6EXI Nutrition MSNIH Comprehensive Exam (0 cr)
Human Clinical Nutrition Area of Concentration Schedule
Year 1
Trimester 1
- ISCI522 Foundations in Organic Chemistry (3 cr)
- ISCI547A Physiology I: Healthy Function (3 cr)
- ISCI631 Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health (1.5 cr)
- NUTR681 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab I (0.5 cr)
- MUIH550 Academic Research & Scholarship (0 cr)
Trimester 2
- IHED637Principles and Practices of Health Behavior and Self-Care (1.5 cr)
- ISCI626 Nutritional Biochemistry (3 cr)
- NUTR601 Redefining Nutrition (1 cr)
- NUTR614 Human Nutrition I: Macronutrients (2 cr)
- NUTR682 Cooking with Whole Foods Lab II (0.5 cr)
Trimester 3
- RSCH601 Research Literacy in Integrative Health (3 cr)
- NUTR612 Human Nutrition II: Micronutrients (3 cr)
- NUTR630 Dietary Supplements in Nutrition Practice (3 cr)
- Additional Cooking Lab (0.5 cr)
Year 2
Trimester 4
- NUTR635 Applied Clinical Nutrition I (2 cr)
- NUTR641 Life Cycle Nutrition (3 cr)
- NUTR651A Clinical Skills I (2 cr)
- Additional Cooking Lab (0.5 cr)
Trimester 5
- NUTR636 Applied Clinical Nutrition II (2 cr)
- NUTR651B Clinical Skills II (2 cr)
- NUTR654C Clinic I (1.5 cr) OR NUTR656C Clinical Strategies in Nutrition Care I (1.5 cr)
- NUTR723 Advanced Biochemistry and Laboratory Assessment (3 cr)
Trimester 6
- NUTR638 Applied Clinical Nutrition III (2 cr)
- NUTR672 Mindful Eating and Nourishment (2 cr)
- NUTR654D Clinic II (1.5 cr) AND NUTR656D Clinical Strategies in Nutrition Care II (1.5 cr)
- NUTR6EXI Nutrition MSNIH Comprehensive Exam (0 cr)
Tuition & Fees
Herbal Medicine Concentration
Fall 2023 Intake
| Course Code | Cost per Credit | # of Credits | Tuition Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRB | $928 | 1.5 | $1,392 |
| ISCI | $953 | 10.5 | $10,006.50 |
| NUTR | $953 | 27 | $25,731 |
| RSCH | $953 | 3 | $2,859 |
| Total | 57 | $53,908.50 |
*Prices subject to change. Tuition costs are for illustrative purposes only.
**Calculation of elective credit based on Nutrition Course rate.
Timeline
| Average Credits per Trimester | Typical Completion Time |
|---|---|
| 7 | 8 Trimesters |
Additional Fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit | $150 |
| University Fee (per trimester) | $275 All students, including students taking a voluntary break in enrollment. Click here to learn more about the fee. |
| Late Registration Fee |
$75/course After registration deadline and before start of the schedule adjustment period for current students $150/course During the schedule adjustment period for current students |
| Clinical Practice Toolkit Fee | $100 One time fee for Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) |
| Cooking Lab Fee | NUTR 681 – $40/course NUTR 682 – $40/course NUTR 683 – $45/course NUTR 684 – $45/course NUTR 686 – $30/course NUTR 687 – $40/course NUTR 688 – $40/course |
| Cooking Kit Fee | $225 M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) and other students taking cooking labs (NUTR 681 – 689) |
| Herb Kit Fee | Students enrolled in the following herbal medicine courses: HRB 605 $160 HRB 614 $185 HRB 622 $150 HRB 642 $220 HRB 653 $85 HRB 705 $180 Due to international customs requirements, we do not ship herb kits outside of the United States Facilities/Food fee: HRB 636 $175 |
| Credit Card Adjustment Fee | 2.75% of amount paid by credit card |
| Graduation Fee | $75 |
Fall 2023 (IIN) Intake
| Course Code | Cost per Credit | # of Credits | Tuition Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRB | $928 | 15 | $13,920 |
| ISCI | $953 | 10.5 | $10,006.50 |
| NUTR | $953 | 27 | $25,731 |
| RSCH | $953 | 3 | $2,859 |
| Total | 55.5 | $52,516.50 |
*Prices subject to change. Tuition costs are for illustrative purposes only.
**Calculation of elective credit based on Nutrition Course rate.
Timeline
| Average Credits per Trimester | Typical Completion Time |
|---|---|
| 7 | 8 Trimesters |
Additional Fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit | $150 |
| University Fee (per trimester) | $275 All students, including students taking a voluntary break in enrollment. Click here to learn more about the fee. |
| Late Registration Fee |
$75/course After registration deadline and before start of the schedule adjustment period for current students $150/course During the schedule adjustment period for current students |
| Clinical Practice Toolkit Fee | $100 One time fee for Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) |
| Cooking Lab Fee | NUTR 681 – $40/course NUTR 682 – $40/course NUTR 683 – $45/course NUTR 684 – $45/course NUTR 686 – $30/course NUTR 687 – $40/course NUTR 688 – $40/course |
| Cooking Kit Fee | $225 M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) and other students taking cooking labs (NUTR 681 – 689) |
| Herb Kit Fee | Students enrolled in the following herbal medicine courses: HRB 605 $160 HRB 614 $185 HRB 622 $150 HRB 642 $220 HRB 653 $85 HRB 705 $180 Due to international customs requirements, we do not ship herb kits outside of the United States Facilities/Food fee: HRB 636 $175 |
| Credit Card Adjustment Fee | 2.75% of amount paid by credit card |
| Graduation Fee | $75 |
Human Clinical Nutrition Concentration
Summer 2023 Intake
| Course Code | Cost per Credit | # of Credits | Tuition Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHED | $928 | 1.5 | $1,392 |
| ISCI | $953 | 13.5 | $12,865.50 |
| NUTR | $953 | 27 | $25,731 |
| RSCH | $953 | 3 | $2,859 |
| Elective | $953** | 5 | $4,765 |
| Total | 50 | $47,612.50 |
*Prices subject to change. Tuition costs are for illustrative purposes only.
**Calculation of elective credit based on Nutrition Course rate.
Timeline
| Average Credits per Trimester | Typical Completion Time |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6 Trimesters |
Additional Fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit | $150 |
| University Fee (per trimester) | $275 All students, including students taking a voluntary break in enrollment. Click here to learn more about the fee. |
| Late Registration Fee |
$75/course After registration deadline and before start of the schedule adjustment period for current students $150/course During the schedule adjustment period for current students |
| Clinical Practice Toolkit Fee | $100 One time fee for Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) |
| Cooking Lab Fee | NUTR 681 – $40/course NUTR 682 – $40/course NUTR 683 – $45/course NUTR 684 – $45/course NUTR 686 – $30/course NUTR 687 – $40/course NUTR 688 – $40/course |
| Cooking Kit Fee | $225 M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) and other students taking cooking labs (NUTR 681 – 689) |
| Herb Kit Fee | Students enrolled in the following herbal medicine courses: HRB 605 $160 HRB 614 $185 HRB 622 $150 HRB 642 $220 HRB 653 $85 HRB 705 $180 Due to international customs requirements, we do not ship herb kits outside of the United States Facilities/Food fee: HRB 636 $175 |
| Credit Card Adjustment Fee | 2.75% of amount paid by credit card |
| Graduation Fee | $75 |
Summer 2023 (IIN) Intake
| Course Code | Cost per Credit | # of Credits | Tuition Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCI | $953 | 13.5 | $12,865.50 |
| NUTR | $953 | 24 | $22,872 |
| RSCH | $953 | 3 | $2,859 |
| Elective | $953** | 3 | $2,859 |
| Total | 43.5 | $41,455.50 |
*Prices subject to change. Tuition costs are for illustrative purposes only.
**Calculation of elective credit based on Nutrition Course rate.
Timeline
| Average Credits per Trimester | Typical Completion Time |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6 Trimesters |
Additional Fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit | $150 |
| University Fee (per trimester) | $275 All students, including students taking a voluntary break in enrollment. Click here to learn more about the fee. |
| Late Registration Fee |
$75/course After registration deadline and before start of the schedule adjustment period for current students $150/course During the schedule adjustment period for current students |
| Clinical Practice Toolkit Fee | $100 One time fee for Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) |
| Cooking Lab Fee | NUTR 681 – $40/course NUTR 682 – $40/course NUTR 683 – $45/course NUTR 684 – $45/course NUTR 686 – $30/course NUTR 687 – $40/course NUTR 688 – $40/course |
| Cooking Kit Fee | $225 M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) and other students taking cooking labs (NUTR 681 – 689) |
| Herb Kit Fee | Students enrolled in the following herbal medicine courses: HRB 605 $160 HRB 614 $185 HRB 622 $150 HRB 642 $220 HRB 653 $85 HRB 705 $180 Due to international customs requirements, we do not ship herb kits outside of the United States Facilities/Food fee: HRB 636 $175 |
| Credit Card Adjustment Fee | 2.75% of amount paid by credit card |
| Graduation Fee | $75 |
Fall 2023 Intake
| Course Code | Cost per Credit | # of Credits | Tuition Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHED | $928 | 1.5 | $1,392 |
| ISCI | $953 | 10.5 | $10,006.50 |
| NUTR | $953 | 32 | $30,497 |
| RSCH | $953 | 3 | $2,859 |
| Total | 47 | $44,753.50 |
*Prices subject to change. Tuition costs are for illustrative purposes only.
Timeline
| Average Credits per Trimester | Typical Completion Time |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6 Trimesters |
Additional Fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit | $150 |
| University Fee (per trimester) | $275 All students, including students taking a voluntary break in enrollment. Click here to learn more about the fee. |
| Late Registration Fee |
$75/course After registration deadline and before start of the schedule adjustment period for current students $150/course During the schedule adjustment period for current students |
| Clinical Practice Toolkit Fee | $100 One time fee for Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) |
| Cooking Lab Fee | NUTR 681 – $40/course NUTR 682 – $40/course NUTR 683 – $45/course NUTR 684 – $45/course NUTR 686 – $30/course NUTR 687 – $40/course NUTR 688 – $40/course |
| Cooking Kit Fee | $225 M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) and other students taking cooking labs (NUTR 681 – 689) |
| Herb Kit Fee | Students enrolled in the following herbal medicine courses: HRB 605 $160 HRB 614 $185 HRB 622 $150 HRB 642 $220 HRB 653 $85 HRB 705 $180 Due to international customs requirements, we do not ship herb kits outside of the United States Facilities/Food fee: HRB 636 $175 |
| Credit Card Adjustment Fee | 2.75% of amount paid by credit card |
| Graduation Fee | $75 |
Fall 2023 (IIN) Intake
| Course Code | Cost per Credit | # of Credits | Tuition Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCI | $953 | 10.5 | $10,006.50 |
| NUTR | $953 | 32 | $30,496 |
| RSCH | $953 | 3 | $2,859 |
| Total | 45.5 | $44,455.50 |
*Prices subject to change. Tuition costs are for illustrative purposes only.
Timeline
| Average Credits per Trimester | Typical Completion Time |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6 Trimesters |
Additional Fees
| Fees | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Non-Refundable Tuition Deposit | $150 |
| University Fee (per trimester) | $275 All students, including students taking a voluntary break in enrollment. Click here to learn more about the fee. |
| Late Registration Fee |
$75/course After registration deadline and before start of the schedule adjustment period for current students $150/course During the schedule adjustment period for current students |
| Clinical Practice Toolkit Fee | $100 One time fee for Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) |
| Cooking Lab Fee | NUTR 681 – $40/course NUTR 682 – $40/course NUTR 683 – $45/course NUTR 684 – $45/course NUTR 686 – $30/course NUTR 687 – $40/course NUTR 688 – $40/course |
| Cooking Kit Fee | $225 M.S. in Nutrition and Integrative Health students (1st trimester) and other students taking cooking labs (NUTR 681 – 689) |
| Herb Kit Fee | Students enrolled in the following herbal medicine courses: HRB 605 $160 HRB 614 $185 HRB 622 $150 HRB 642 $220 HRB 653 $85 HRB 705 $180 Due to international customs requirements, we do not ship herb kits outside of the United States Facilities/Food fee: HRB 636 $175 |
| Credit Card Adjustment Fee | 2.75% of amount paid by credit card |
| Graduation Fee | $75 |
Licensure, Certification, & Credentialing
Licensure
Licensing requirements for nutritionists vary by state. Students are advised to check and stay apprised of the educational requirements for professional licensure in their state. To learn the most up-to-date laws and regulations, please refer to each state’s board of nutrition/dietetic practice. In addition, the American Nutrition Association provides a summary of nutrition licensing laws in each state; students are advised to read the entire state law for full detail.
Certification
The Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health program is tailored to meet the eligibility requirements of several national board certifications. At the present time, MUIH is in compliance with the requirements of each of the professional organizations listed below. However, boards do change their eligibility requirements. Please review licensing laws by state and contact the appropriate licensing board by state for the most up-to-date information and with questions.
- Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
The Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) certification is offered through the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠). Graduates from the Clinical Nutrition and Herbal Medicine areas of concentration in the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health meet the educational requirements to sit for the CNS exam.The Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists (BCNS) also requires that applicants complete 1000 hours of supervised practice experience and pass the BCNS Certifying Exam. The board reviews each applicant individually to determine eligibility. Coursework in the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health program includes some supervised practice experience; total hours vary. depending on the electives the student chooses. Interested individuals are encouraged to check for the most recent requirements at theana.org website.
- Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN)
Graduates of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health program are exempt from taking the postgraduate training offered through the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board before sitting for the exam. CNCB reviews each applicant individually and reviews all transcripts to determine eligibility. Interested individuals are encouraged to check for the most recent requirements at cncb.org.
- Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®
Graduates of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health program are eligible to sit for the BCHN certification exam. The requirements for this exam include at least one herbal course. Interested individuals are encouraged to check for the most recent requirements at nanp.org/board-certification.
This program does not prepare students to sit for the Commission on Dietetics Registration dietetics exam.
Program Accreditation & Approvals
MUIH’s M.S. Nutrition and Integrative Health program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Nutrition Professional Education (ACNPE), a programmatic accrediting agency for master’s degree programs in clinical nutrition. For more information, contact: ACNPE, 20 West 20th Street, Suite 204, New York, NY 10011; phone: 646-455-1149.
MUIH is one of only two master’s degree programs in clinical nutrition in the U.S. to hold such accreditation.
The Accreditation Council on Nutrition Professional Education (ACNPE) accredits master’s degree clinical programs in nutrition. It enhances the quality of learning by setting standards for knowledge and skills needed to practice advanced nutrition care safely and effectively. ACNPE’s accreditation standards ensure that graduates have met the high level of competency expected of a nutrition professional. ACNPE-accredited programs prepare graduates for a variety of career paths and professional opportunities. Graduates help to further public and professional understanding of the foundational role of nutrition – as an essential component of a collaborative healthcare system that aims to optimize health as well as to prevent and treat illness. Advanced nutrition professionals play a vital role in slowing the epidemic of obesity and chronic disease, positively impacting the high cost of healthcare. The vision of ACNPE is to further public understanding of the foundational role of nutrition in health, and to support the field of professional nutrition care as an essential component of a collaborative healthcare system. The mission of ACNPE is quality assurance; serving the public by accrediting master’s degree clinical programs in advanced nutrition offered by regionally accredited higher education institutions in the U.S. that demonstrate satisfactory compliance with ACNPE’s standards.
Career Opportunities
Eighty three percent (83%) of recent graduates (2018-2021) of MUIH’s M.S. Nutrition and Integrative Health program were employed or self-employed within one year of graduation. Fifteen percent (15%) of recent graduates (2018-2021) of the program were preparing to fulfill the requirements of the Certified Nutrition Specialist credential offered by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠). Graduates of MUIH’s nutrition programs are employed in a variety of settings including private practice; integrative group practices; nutrition clinics; health care systems; hospitals; community, non-profit, and outreach organizations; state and local health departments; school systems; culinary organizations; athletic and recreational organizations; and colleges and universities. Many graduates chose to have a portfolio career in which they have multiple positions and employers within one or more profession, rather than one full-time job. A portfolio career provides such individuals with variety in their work life and the opportunity to develop a wide and varied professional network.
This degree prepares students for careers as professionals, practitioners, consultants, researchers, entrepreneurs, writers and educators in the field of clinical nutrition. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) indicates jobs for nutritionists and dietitians are projected to grow 7% from 2021 to 2031. The role of food in preventing and treating diseases, such as diabetes, is now well known. More dietitians and nutritionists will be needed to provide care for patients with various medical conditions and to advise people who want to improve their overall health.
Upcoming Webinars
Take a look at what our Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health program offers and how MUIH is the choice for you!
Mon
26
Webinar | Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Program – Progressing Your Career
June 26 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
Wed
28
Virtual Open House for Maryland University of Integrative Health
June 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT
Program Administration
Department Chair
Eleonora Gafton, D.C.N.
Program Director, Cooking Labs
Elizabeth Owens, M.S.
Director, Experiential Programs
Rachel Lucke, M.S.
Onsite Nutrition Clinic Coordinator
Jennifer Swetz, M.S.
Nutrition Clinic Coordinator
Alexandra Wick
Department Manager
Casey Simms, M.A.
Academic Advisor
Laura Steck
Academic Advisor