Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine Academics

Fast Facts

Program
Master of Science
Format
online
Length
8 quarters
Credits
56 quarter (37.3 semester)
Entry Term
April and October
Tuition
$551 per credit
Program
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
Format
online
Length
8 quarters
Credits
65 quarter (43.3 semester)
Entry Term
October
Tuition
$687 per credit
Program
Graduate Certificate
Format
online
Length
3-7 quarters (pacing is flexible)
Credits
30 quarter (20 semester)
Entry Term
April and October
Tuition
$551 per credit

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 programs integrate cutting edge functional medicine 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 programs are 100% online and eligible for financial aid.

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Program Highlights

One-of-a-Kind

University of Western States is the only institution where you can obtain an accredited Master of Science degree in human nutrition and functional medicine. Our Doctor of Clinical Nutrition program maintains this central focus on functional medicine for optimal clinical results.

Cutting-Edge Science

We are committed to maintaining an up-to-date curriculum that incorporates the strongest research evidence as it becomes available. Our faculty members use their expertise to evaluate new clinical research for inclusion into their courses, highlighting key shifts in our understanding of health, disease and nutritional therapeutics.

Flexible and 100% Online

Our online learning experience offers many advantages, including our weekly modular schedule that allows students to participate at the times most convenient for them. The UWS library provides remote access to a wide range of full-text articles and other learning tools, so students and faculty can stay current on new developments in functional medicine research.

Prerequisites Made Easy

UWS offers several HNFM prerequisite courses through our pre-professional sciences program in a 100% online format. Our admissions advisors can also provide guidance for selecting non-UWS prerequisite courses, ensuring that credits earned transfer seamlessly to UWS.