Overview

Applied Clinical Nutrition from Sonoran University of Health Sciences includes a novel Virtual Health Center Experience where students practice applying new skills and knowledge safely in a virtual training environment. While the MSCN program ends there, the MSACN program continues with an additional six-month clinical practicum, the Applied Clinical Training Experience. This ensures that upon graduation, MSACN graduates meet the complete Supervised Practice Experience requirements for the Certified Nutrition Specialist® credential (CNS®). Sonoran University is proud to be the first and only university to offer a master’s degree program that meets 100% of the didactic and clinical training requirements for the CNS® credential.

Key facts

Utilize knowledge of nutritional sciences to describe the relationship between nutrients and human health and disease.
Apply clinical nutrition knowledge, skills, attitudes and practices to support effective and evidenced-based care of clients.
Apply critical thinking and analytical skills in the review of nutrition-related scientific literature and in the nutritional evaluation and management of clients.
Demonstrate professional leadership and communication skills to cultivate collaboration and effective outcomes in the practice of clinical nutrition.
Demonstrate ethics and professionalism in client care, in practice management and in interactions with all other professionals.
Utilize skills for scholarship and lifelong learning to remain current in the field of clinical nutrition.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Nutritional Biochemistry
Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Nutritional Assessment
Nutrigenomics & Personalized Nutrition
Microbiomics & Gut Health
Clinical Nutrition Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00

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Sonoran University accepts applications on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled.

Language

English

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Credits

64 alternative credits

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 135 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent)

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale is recommended
At least 6 semester credits in biosciences (e.g., biology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or related fields)

Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

Tuition Fees

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46976 USD / year

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46976 USD / year

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46976 USD / year

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Funding

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