Regular physical activity and proper nutrition are the cornerstones of health promotion and chronic disease prevention. The teaching and research foci of the NEP graduate programs provide advanced training in both disciplines. As a department in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, and with a strong network of clinical and community partner organizations throughout Eastern Washington and beyond, we are well placed to provide training and research opportunities for students interested in clinical and community-based approaches to improving population health.<br><br>The MS NEP degree offers students of all undergraduate disciplines a pathway into nutrition and exercise physiology education and training, preparing them for careers in industry, academe, and public health, or further preparation for the PhD degree. In this two-year program, students will work closely with faculty members on a research topic in the broad fields of nutrition and exercise physiology. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and complete all prerequisite courses prior to entry into the program.