The M.S. in Clinical Nutrition program is designed specifically for registered dietitians or individuals with a B.S. degree in nutrition or related field. The program provides training and experience related to treatment and prevention of disease through the science and art of optimal nutritional care.
The program prepares students for careers in research, education, or clinical subspecialty areas. Students learn the metabolic and biochemical basis for nutritional care while being involved in direct patient management in either laboratory or clinical research
The program is designed to acquaint students with the general aspects of clinical nutrition, with opportunities for specialization within clinical subspecialty areas such as:
- pediatrics;
- children with special health care needs;
- general clinical research;
- wellness/prevention;
- exercise science;
- health education;
- health services administration; and
- public health.
Clinical Nutrition M.S. Program Contact
Mailing Address:
M. Amanda Brown, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
Program Director
Graduate Program in Clinical Nutrition
UAB Department of Nutrition Sciences
449 Webb
1530 3rd AVE S
BIRMINGHAM AL 35294-3361
Telehone: (205) 934-7005
Fax: (205) 934-7049
Email:
marbrown@uab.edu