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Advancing nutrition science and education to improve health
One-Year Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition
How will a degree in nutrition enhance your career as a health professional?
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For more information about Columbia Universitys IHN go to: http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/ihn www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/ihn
Since nutrition contributes to six of the ten leading causes of death in the United States, completion of this degree will strengthen your training as a health professional.
The primary IHN MS in Nutrition goals are to train students to:
¨ become competent in nutrition science and clinical and public health nutrition;
¨ understand the importance of nutrition in health and disease prevention;
¨ develop writing, critical thinking, and public-speaking skills.
A dedicated faculty, combined with extensive university resources, provides close career advisement, opportunities for mock interviews, and professional support for resume and personal statement writing.
The program includes an intensive thesis project http://cait.cumc.columbia.edu:88/dept/ihn/programs/MSTheses2010.html ; students select their mentor from more than 100 university researchers. Each year some students present their work at a national meeting or contribute to a peer-reviewed journal article.
Graduate career paths http://cait.cumc.columbia.edu:88/dept/ihn/programs/careerpaths_night.html include further training at medical, dental, and public health schools and a variety of doctoral programs. Others graduates secure positions in basic science research, healthcare, communications, clinical research, medical education, and public health.
Now accepting applications http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/ihn/documents/MSApplication2010-2011_SA01 1211.pdf> for Fall 2011
Deadline: July 15th, 2011
Class may fill prior to June 15th, so earlier submission is desirable.
Letters of recommendation for other graduate programs (e.g., medical or dental school) may be submitted
Questions? Email: nutrition@mail.cumc.columbia.edu
Or Call: (212)-305-4808
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