Overview

This Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity MSc program at University of Southern California is for those who want to pursue a career in nutrition and dietetics. It can lead to working in health care facilities, long-term care and supported living environments, tertiary and community hospitals, university and school food service programs, a business involving personal wellness, private practice, scientific research on nutrition’s role in health and longevity, or in policy and advocacy.

Program Learning Objectives

Students will relate biological theory and science to understanding senescence, longevity and variation in aging.
Students will learn to distinguish factors related to aging outcomes, both intrinsic and contextual, through critical thinking and empirical research
Students will learn to adhere to ethical principles to guide work with and on behalf of older persons
Students will promote older persons’ strengths and adaptations to maximize well-being, health, and mental status
Students will engage in research to advance knowledge and improve interventions for older persons.

Accreditation

The program is a candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genes, Longevity and Diseases
Clinical Nutrition Screening and Assessment
Communicating Nutrition and Health
Nutrition: Macronutrients
Food Production and Food Service Management
Advanced Therapeutic Nutrition
Current Topics in Clinical Nutrition
Micronutrients, Health, and Longevity
Directed Research
Field Practicum
Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

46 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Minimum 3.0 GPA
Complete supplemental application included as part of university application
In your university application, you must upload your resume and statement of interest
2 letters of recommendation, either uploaded in your university application or mailed separately by your recommenders.
Official transcripts should be mailed directly to our office. Students must declare all schools on the application and submit transcripts from all institutions attended (even if it was for just one semester) after high school.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64846 USD / year

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Out-of-State

64846 USD / year

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In-State

64846 USD / year

≈ 64846 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

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Living costs

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