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Program Overview & Summary
Description: On-line Master of Science degree program in clinically-oriented Nutrition delivered within a context of the Functional Medicine model of disease causation, assessments and treatments. This program is delivered by the University of Western States and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Minor changes to this program description may be anticipated.
Delivery: A total of 50 credits, the majority of which will be offered on-line in our internet-based distance-learning format; a small number of credits may be available via in-person on-location seminars and will be announced shortly.
Requirements for graduation: Remain in good standing with the program and successfully complete each requirement.
Prerequisites:
Bachelor’s degree completed with a minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA from an accredited institution, Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), or Miller Analogies Test (MAT); these are waived for persons pursuing or holding a first professional degree or other master’s degree, Prior college coursework in Biology (minimum 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits), Anatomy and Physiology (minimum 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits), and Biochemistry or Organic Chemistry (minimum 3 semester credits or 4 quarter credits) are required. A course in Nutrition is strongly recommended. Two letters of recommendation, Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, Prospective students for whom English is not their native language must provide proof of adequate English language skills. UWS expects a minimum score of 80 on the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). Must be able to interact with a computer format—physical requirements are described below. Applicants with special situations who do not meet these criteria may submit an application which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applications and enrollment schedule: Inquiries are welcome on an ongoing basis. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested students should contact us now to secure priority admissions consideration.
Advantages of the “UWS MS Nutrition & FxMed” program:
Learn from an international faculty of experts. Earn an accredited Master of Science degree for personal and professional advancement. Gain expertise in Clinical Nutrition, which has essential applications in Public Health, Preventive Medicine, and all aspects of Clinical Medicine including Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Physical Medicine, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Cardiology, and all aspects of Family Medicine. No need to relocate for school, nor to commute in traffic, pay for and find parking, etc. Course materials available 24/7 from anywhere you have a computer and internet access. After completion of the first three foundational courses, students choose their own sequence of courses based on their personal preferences. Learn from expert clinicians, researchers, and teachers while collaborating and networking with faculty and other students during projects and in on-line forums and discussion groups.
Director: Alex Vasquez, D.C., N.D., D.O. alvasquez@uws.edu
Faculty: International experts in their topics & functional medicine.
Web: www.uws.edu/Academic_Programs/MS_Nutrition_and_Functional_Medicine.aspx
Admissions: Admissions@uws.edu 503-251-5734 http://uws.edu/Admissions/Default.aspx
Financial Aid: http://uws.edu/Admissions/Tuition_and_Financial_Aid.aspx
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