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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog
Fast-Track Master of Science in Nutrition, w/Dietetics Conc, w/BS in Nutrition & Dietetics (BS/MS)
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This is an accelerated bachelor-to-graduate pathway program (aka 3+2 fast track) leading to a bachelor of science (BS) in nutrition and dietetics initially, but ultimately to a master of science degree (MS) in nutrition with a concentration in dietetics. This program is only available to students enrolled as undergraduates pursuing the nutrition and dietetics major and is designed to allow students to earn both the BS in nutrition and dietetics and MS in nutrition with a concentration in dietetics degrees in a total of five years.
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Undergraduate Courses (BS in Nutrition & Dietetics): 106 Credits
Year 1, Spring: 18 Credits
Year 2, Spring: 18 Credits
Year 3, Spring: 16 Credits
Graduate Courses (Master of Science): 48 Credits
Year 4, Fall: 12 Credits Year 4, Spring: 15 Credits - NUTR 502 - Public Health Nutrition (3)
- NUTR 511 - Supervised Experiential Learning in Nutrition Practice (3)
- NUTR 601 - Clinical Nutrition 1 (3)
- NUTR 611 - Research Methods/Applications (3)
Year 4, Summer: 6 Credits - NUTR 511 - Supervised Experiential Learning in Nutrition Practice (3)
- NUTR 514 - Culinary Science (5-week) (3)
- Directed Elective (3)
Year 5, Fall: 12 Credits - NUTR 511 - Supervised Experiential Learning in Nutrition Practice (3)
- NUTR 602 - Nutrition Seminar (3)
- NUTR 614 - Clinical Nutrition 2 (3)
- MHCA 603 - Healthcare Management (3)
Year 5, Spring: 12 Credits - NUTR 509 - Professional Development in Dietetics (3)
- NUTR 610 - Capstone Project in Nutrition (3)
- NUTR 612 - Pediatric Nutrition (3)
- NUTR 613 - Nutrition in the Older Adult (3)
See the 2025-2026 Samford University Graduate Catalog for course descriptions for NUTR/MHCA courses. Total Required Credits: 154
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