Master of Science [M.S] Sports Nutrition
The major in Sports Nutrition integrates the major aspects of a degree in Food and Nutrition into a degree in Exercise Physiology. This dual focus allows the student to gain a better understanding of how both nutrition and exercise influence human performance, health, and disease. Having Nutrition Science and Exercise Physiology housed in the same department enhances the coursework and research in this area. Sports Nutrition is a growing area of interest and a major highlight for many students who want to learn not just about clinical nutrition, but also how nutrition is applied to both health and human performance.
A Dietetics Internship option is built into the Sports Nutrition curriculum for those interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian. Visit the program's website for more information about the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship program at Florida State University, requirements, and how to apply.
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 55 | 90 | 3 |
- An upper-division undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The same scale applies for graduate-level work.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Prerequisites must be completed before you enter the program; applicants that have not completed all prerequisites as per transcripts submitted (or cannot prove that he/she will complete the courses prior to the start of the graduate program) will be denied admission. Please see individual program prerequisite courses in the appropriate tab.
- A competitive Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) score; recommended score of above the 50th percentile (approximately 150) in both verbal and quantitative sections with a 4.0 or higher on the writing section. Please note that it can take up to ten (10) days after sitting for the GRE for an official score report to be sent to the university.
- International students must have an official TOEFL score of at least 80 (TOEFL iBT) or 550 (paper-delivered) to meet university requirements. Our department does not accept other English proficiency examinations (i.e. IELTS).