Studies in the department emphasize aspects of nutrition intervention, including nutritional biochemistry and physiology, nutrition education, nutrition and exercise, and community nutrition. The M.S. program offers two options, one specializing in Nutrition Science and the other specializing in Public Health Nutrition. Programs of study and research are planned on an individual basis by each student to support the individual's research and career goals. Teaching and research assistantships are available on a competitive basis.
Stipends depend on source of funding and level of experience.
Assistantships and certain fellowships or scholarships qualify for waiver of tuition and fees. A limited number of Graduate School fellowships are available on a competitive basis. Copyright 2000 University of Massachusetts, Amherst. This is an official page of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Campus . Produced and maintained by the School of Public Health and Health Sciences.