人类营养科学硕士课程为30个学分时，旨在为营养专业人员提供高级实践饮食学和/或进行博士学位研究的准备。该计划培养研究技能，激发独立思考，并提供有关食品和营养的最新知识。申请人可以选择不攻读专业的专业，也可以选择“社区营养”或“临床营养”专业，以对其所选领域进行更深入的研究。该程序是为注册营养师设计的，但是可以由营养实习生或具有营养学学士学位或符合所列前提条件的其他学科的学生来完成。
The Master of Science in Human Nutrition is a 30 credit-hour program designed to prepare nutrition professionals to practice dietetics at an advanced level and/or to pursue doctoral study. The program develops research skills, fosters independent thought, and provides up-to-date knowledge in food and nutrition. Applicants can choose to pursue the major without a concentration (Generalist Track) or they may select from the Community Nutrition or Clinical Nutrition concentrations to provide a more in-depth study of their chosen area. The program is designed for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and those pursuing the credential. The program can be completed by a dietetic intern or student with a bachelor's degree in nutrition or another discipline who has completed the required prerequisites.