Tufts University - Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Master of Science in Nutrition

Two program options:

  • A transformative on-campus experience
  • A career-boosting online program

APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINES*:
On Campus MS
Fall: January 15
Spring: October 15

Online MS
Fall: July 15
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 15

*Applications are accepted after priority deadlines. Please contact admissions.

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APPLICATION PRIORITY DEADLINES*:
On Campus MS
Fall: January 15
Spring: October 15

Online MS
Fall: July 15
Spring: December 1
Summer: April 15

*Applications are accepted after priority deadlines. Please contact admissions.

Fast Facts about the Friedman School

  • We are the only stand-alone graduate nutrition school in the country. 
  • We offer an MS in Nutrition 100% online or on-campus in Boston. 
  • We give students a world-class education and the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with fellow students and expert faculty.

Earn Your Degree Your Way

On-campus students can attend full or part time to finish their degree in two to three years, while online-only students can finish in one to two years. We offer an interdisciplinary curriculum of advanced study in nutrition science, global and U.S. food policy, global nutrition programs, sustainability, biochemistry, food systems modeling, and applied research skills.  

Financial Aid

All inquiring students are eligible for a financial aid discount. Most awards cover 10–30% of tuition. 

Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes
  • The chance to learn alongside classmates from a wide variety of educational, cultural, and professional backgrounds
  • Flexible and customizable paths of study based on your interests
  • Practical experiential learning that complements traditional in-class academics through internships
  • Access to leading experts and researchers in nutrition, economics, statistics, public policy, and beyond

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Choose the Best Curriculum for You

Students who choose to complete their master’s online have four specializations available and may pick one to pursue. Students who complete their master’s and on-campus have 13 specializations available and may pick two to pursue. All students can create their own specialization, regardless of program. 

 

Specialization Options for Online-Only Students:

  • Climate, sustainability, and food
  • Data analytics and AI in nutrition
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Nutrition science and policy
  • Build your own specialization

 


Specialization Options for On-campus Students:

  • Agriculture, food, and environment
  • Biochemical and molecular nutrition
  • Climate, sustainability, and food
  • Community interventions and behavior change
  • Data analytics and AI in nutrition
  • Food policy, programs and economics
  • Food systems modeling
  • Humanitarian assistance
  • Nutrition communication
  • Nutrition, diet, and disease across the life cycle
  • Nutrition entrepreneurship & innovation
  • Nutrition equity
  • Nutritional epidemiology and public health nutrition
  • Build your own specialization

Receive World-Class Training and Guidance

Friedman School professors are experts in their fields, world-renowned researchers, and highly engaged teachers. They include biochemists, registered dietitians, economists, nutrition scientists, and more. 
 
In addition to expert faculty, we are proud to offer our students exclusive access to our career services center, where you can get one-on-one guidance to help you get the most out of your master’s degree. 

Where Can You Go From Here? Anywhere You’d Like

Our Master of Science in Nutrition equips you for a future filled with a wide range of career opportunities. If you’re looking to work in food and nutrition, Tufts is the place for you. 


Below are examples of where some students and graduates have worked: 

  • Nonprofits and foundations 
  • Hospitals and health centers
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Clinical research facilities 
  • City, state, and federal government positions
  • And many more! 

Join a Passionate Community of Students

Our programs are designed for health professionals, career-changers, and recent graduates who are passionate about nutrition and who seek a world-class program without having to disrupt their life or career.

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On-campus students can choose from 13 different specializations

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Online-only students can choose from four different specializations

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Become part of an elite group of 2,450 Friedman School alumni

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The number of master’s and doctoral students currently enrolled at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Make a Meaningful Difference in People’s Lives

Students entering the Friedman School come from remarkably diverse backgrounds and go on to pursue careers in a variety of fields — from education to public relations, government to health care, and many more. The common thread to their divergent paths is a strong desire to make meaningful differences in the health of individuals, communities, and nations. 

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About the School

The Friedman School pursues cutting-edge, policy-relevant, deeply engaged research and education, focused on nutrition from cell to society, including in molecular nutrition, human metabolism, population studies, clinical trials, data science, agriculture, nutrition interventions, behavior change, communication, food systems and sustainability, global food insecurity, humanitarian crises, and food economics and policy.