Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine

The human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) department at University of Western States (UWS) houses the following programs:

  • Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (MS-HNFM)
  • Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN)
  • Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine

These online functional medicine programs integrate cutting-edge clinical tools and resources developed by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the organization that founded and developed many functional medicine concepts in use today. Functional medicine is a science-based, patient-centered approach to achieving and maintaining excellent health through natural methods, with diet and nutrition at the forefront. Founded on a holistic view of health, our functional medicine programs leverage the biochemical and genetic individuality of each patient so that practitioners can treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Our human nutrition and functional medicine programs are 100% online and eligible for financial aid.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Degree

Q: How does it take to complete the human nutrition and functional medicine degree? 

A: The Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition degree takes two years or 8 quarters to complete. 

Q: What is the online learning environment like for human nutrition and functional medicine?

A: The University of Western States offers an interactive and flexible online learning environment for all our online students, including those studying human nutrition and functional medicine. We aim to encourage collaboration through shared documents and video calls on UWS-approved platforms. This way students can work together as well as set up individual time with the instructors. Our online programs are global due to our recorded lectures that can be played at a convenient time for you. 

Q: Are the human nutrition and functional medicine programs only offered online?

A: Yes! The University of Western States offers an online format for a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.