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Prerequisites for Graduate Programs in Nutrition

Master of Science in Nutrition (MSN)
Entering students must have a bachelor's degree, should have an average of 3.0 GPA or higher in their undergraduate degree and must complete the following courses with a C or better in each class:

Anatomy and Physiology*10 quarter credits
Chemistry (science major level with lab)**3 courses
Nutrition 5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits
Biochemistry***1 course
Intermediate algebra 1 course

*An upper level human physiology course may meet this requirement.
**The chemistry courses must include at least one course in organic chemistry.
***The biochemistry course must be upper level and must cover intermediary metabolism.

Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Health Psychology (MSNCHP)
Entering students must have a bachelor's degree with an average of 3.0 GPA or higher in the undergraduate degree, and must have completed the following courses with a C or better in each class:

Anatomy and Physiology*10 quarter credits
Chemistry (science major level with lab)**3 courses
Nutrition 5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits
Biochemistry***1 course
Intermediate algebra 1 course
Abnormal psychology 1 course
Developmental psychology 1 course

*An upper level human physiology course may meet this requirement.
**The chemistry courses must include at least one course in organic chemistry.
***The biochemistry course must be upper level and must cover intermediary metabolism.

Master of Science in Nutrition with Didactic Program in Dietetics (MSN/DPD)
Candidates need a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA cumulatively in their undergraduate coursework and science classes and 3.25 GPA in the prerequisite classes. Additionally, we also recommend that students have some volunteer experience relevant to nutrition. Please contact the admissions office for more information.

Anatomy and Physiology*10 quarter credits
Chemistry (science major level with lab)**3 courses
Nutrition 5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits
Biochemistry***1 course
Intro to Psychology1 course
Intermediate algebra 1 course

*An upper level human physiology course may meet this requirement.
**The chemistry courses must include at least one course in organic chemistry.
***The biochemistry course must be upper level and must cover intermediary metabolism.

Which classes fulfill these prerequisites? Check these lists:

 
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Bastyr's nutrition program offers a unique focus that emphasizes whole foods as well as specific nutrients, placing them in a broader cultural, environmental and medicinal context. We have extremely dedicated faculty who are passionate about the healing power of nutrition and the science behind it. They take time to mentor students and help them build their careers.

Jennifer Lovejoy, PhD, Faculty, School of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences

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