Master of Science (M.S.) in Foods and Nutrition, Community Nutrition

Credit and Transfer

Total Hours Required to Earn Degree:  30 (credit hours)

Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: 6

Only transfer credits from an accredited institution will be considered. If transfer credit is awarded, it will still be necessary to complete the required number of hours to graduate, which will more than likely necessitate additional coursework above and beyond the degree program requirements.

Admission Requirements

GRE scores are not required for the Online, Community Nutrition area of emphasis. Applications will be reviewed holistically using the applicant’s GPA (at least 3.0 GPA) from an accredited institution, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose that demonstrates intellectual capacity, drive, and determination to be successful in graduate coursework, as well as previous accomplishments and experience. Applicants who have GRE scores or other standardized exam scores (PCAT, MCAT, etc.) may submit them for consideration, but they are not required.

• Hold Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Have a semester of basic biology, basic chemistry, and foundational nutrition on their transcript. Students may be admitted if they are missing one of these prerequisites, but they will be required to take that course in the first semester of the program.
• Have cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate courses of 3.0 or above on a 4-point scale
• Provide three letters of recommendation from people who know you professionally or as a scholar
• Develop a statement of purposes and goals that can reasonably be met by the degree program
• Have access to a computer with a high-speed internet connection, and email account
• Work or volunteer experience in an area related to health, nutrition, or food science preferred

Application Checklist

1. Application – Submit the Graduate School Admissions online.  Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International 
2. Select campus - Online 
3. Select Intended Program - MS, Food and Nutrition (Foods and Nutrition)[MS_FDNS_NT_O] 
4. Select Area of Emphasis - Community Nutrition 
5. Résumé or curriculum vita – Upload to the Graduate School application.
6. Statement of Purpose – Submit a one-page statement of purpose online to the Graduate School. The statement of intent should clarify the candidate's relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the program.
7. Transcripts –  Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the Graduate School application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
8. Letters of Recommendation – Submit three letters of recommendation online to graduate school. Letters should be from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s scholarly ability and potential for success in a graduate program. Preferably at least two of them are from faculty who have instructed the applicant in a previous program of study. The application will prompt your recommenders to submit their letters electronically.
9. Supplemental Application – Complete the Department of Nutritional Sciences application.

International Applicants - must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Application Deadlines

Domestic Applicants 

Fall: July 1

Spring: October 15

Summer: April 1

International Deadlines

Fall: April 15

Spring: October 15

Summer: February 15

Registration deadlines vary per semester. The UGA Office of the Registrar website provides up-to-date information on registration dates.