These are accelerated programs for well qualified undergraduate students who wish to obtain an advanced degree in one of the three areas listed below and who show the drive, creativity, and ability to conduct independent research.

Students in the programs meet all the requirements for both the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in the selected major. They are admitted to the Graduate College and can take courses to fulfill graduate degree requirements concurrently with courses for the undergraduate degree.

The advantage of these programs is the opportunity to complete both B.S. and M.S. degrees in a shorter period of time (approximately 5 to 5.5 years). Undergraduate students double majoring in Dietetics and Health and Human Performance can apply for the BS/MS program in Diet and Exercise, and undergraduate students majoring in Food Science (Food Science and Technology option) and Nutritional Science are eligible to apply to the Food Science and Technology, and Nutrition programs, respectively.

It is recommended for students to have a 3.5 grade point average or above through the first semester of the junior year, take the GRE test and apply to the FSHN graduate program during the junior year.

Students who are accepted into the program will identify a major professor and a topic for M.S. thesis research. Coursework requirements include courses for the undergraduate degree plus at least 30 credits of graduate coursework. Required graduate courses are determined by the department and the student in consultation with his/her major professor and graduate Program of Study faculty committee. Additionally, students complete a research project and documentation of this research in a written thesis.

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