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Masters of Science Programs

Once students are enrolled in either the Public Health Nutrition or Nutrition Science concentration, they then have two options: M.S. Thesis or M.S. Non-thesis.

Complete Requirements of the M.S. Thesis and Non-thesis option are provided in the Graduate Handbook.

In the thesis option, a graduate student works closely with a faculty advisor and his or her graduate committee on an original research project. The research project includes developing a proposal, conducting the research project that has been proposed, and documenting the research project by the preparation of a written thesis. The thesis research is generally published in a professional research journal. The graduate student also performs an oral defense of the thesis.

In the non-thesis option, a graduate student must pass a written comprehensive examination which covers all coursework taken toward completion of the degree. The comprehensive exam is developed by the student’s graduate committee.  Graduate students in the non-thesis option also must successfully complete a culminating experience as part of the requirements for graduation. Specific examples of culminating experiences include: 1) block field experience with analytical field paper for students in Public Health Nutrition; and 2) research or demonstration project which is closely coordinated with the student’s graduate committee members and major professor and results in a presentation at a scientific or professional seminar and/or a publication quality paper.
 

Requirements of the Dual MS-MPH are provided in the Graduate Handbook.
A dual degree candidate must satisfy requirements for both the MS (Public Health Nutrition concentration) and the MPH degree. The MS portion of the dual degree can be completed as a thesis or a non-thesis option. The MPH portion is completed as a non-thesis option.



Contact the Department of Nutrition

1215 W. Cumberland Ave.
229 Jessie Harris Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-1920

Brenda Hart
bhart57@utk.edu

Phone: (865) 974-5445
Fax: (865) 974-3491