Specialty areas include experimental nutrition applied to humans and animals, nutritional cell biology and biochemistry, nutrition education, ingestive behavior, and clinical nutrition. Assistantships and fellowships available. Saint Louis University The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics provides a strong theoretical background in nutrition, with exposure to the multidisciplinary aspects of nutrition, health, education, and research. An energetic and innovative faculty emphasizes student growth and individual attention. Nutrition science track provides studies in nutrition to those with undergraduate degrees in biological sciences or health fields.
Clinical track offers advanced preparation in clinical nutrition to professional dietitians.
Facilities for conducting basic and clinical research available. Assistantships, fellowships, and tuition waivers available. Prepares specialists in clinical nutrition for positions in health-care organizations, private or group practice, or medical teaching centers. Program emphasizes biomedical sciences, nutrition in health and clinical practice, and research in dietetics. Copyright 2001 by Peterson's.