School of Health Sciences

Food, Nutrition and Health

Our Program

Students may earn a Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health (FNH) degree through either thesis, report or coursework options.

The degree can be customized to meet student's background, interests, and career goals. This degree program is available on-campus in Manhattan, and through K-State Online.

Employment/Fields of Hire with MS in FNH:

  • Academia (instruction, research, move forward to doctorate)
  • Community nutrition/public health
  • Nutrition education and prevention
  • Industry/corporate
  • Private practice/consulting

Master of Science Dietetic Internship (MSDI)

If you're pursuing the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential, the Master of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health with a concentration in Dietetic Internship (MSDI) offers a direct pathway.

To qualify for this program, applicants must have completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and earned a DPD Verification Statement from an ACEND-accredited undergraduate program. The MSDI concentration fulfills the supervised practice requirements necessary for RDN eligibility and is housed within the broader MS in Food, Nutrition, and Health degree.