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With the increased importance of nutrition as a preventive measure and treatment for chronic diseases, the demand for trained, qualified clinical nutrition practitioners has greatly outpaced the U.S. healthcare system’s capacity.1
This master’s degree provide rigorous training in nutritional science, clinical assessment, and evidence-based nutrition practice to support advanced practice in clinical nutrition. Graduates pursue careers as clinical nutrition practitioners, researchers, educators, or policy advocates in settings such as private practice, hospitals, consulting, integrative health centers, government, nonprofit organizations, and academia.
Designed for working adults, this flexible 100% online degree allows you to balance your studies with your career and personal life while advancing toward your professional goals.
Sonoran University of Health Sciences is meeting this growing demand by offering our 100% online Clinical Nutrition master’s degrees to develop the next generation of clinical nutrition professionals.
We offer two degree options: the M.S. in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN) and the M.S. in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN).
Transform your passion for nutrition into a nutrition career of leadership and impact. Our programs equip you with the knowledge, skills, and evidence-based strategies to improve individual and public health, empowering you to create meaningful change through effective, evidence-based nutrition services.
Our 100% online curriculum, guided by leading experts in nutrition, prepares you for impactful careers in clinical nutrition. You’ll explore nutritional sciences, self-care, whole food nutrition, and responsible dietary supplement use, alongside emerging fields like nutrigenomics and microbiomics. Through our Virtual Health Center Experience, you’ll safely apply your skills in a dynamic, realistic environment.
Our degrees also provide the clinical and scientific knowledge you need to meet your goal to become an advanced nutrition professional while also helping you prepare to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS®).
Designed for working professionals, the degrees are 100% online and flexible to work around your busy schedule.
From nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition to botanicals and more, gain advanced knowledge in nutrition and natural health.
Our Clinical Nutrition programs are fully aligned with the Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS® coursework requirements, exam prep, and
Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) requirements. Find out from one of our graduates about how we prepare you to become CNS® certified.
Our Clinical Nutrition programs provide a strong foundation of physiology, nutrition across the lifecycle, emerging topics in nutrition, and a deep understanding of how nutrition impacts health.
The Clinical Nutrition curriculum includes a Virtual Health Center Experience designed to simulate the interaction between a nutritionist and their client and allows you to practice applying new skills and knowledge safely in a virtual training environment.
Whether you want to open your own clinical nutrition practice or join an established clinic, nutrition jobs are expected to grow faster than average over the next decade.1 Increasingly, an advanced degree is a must-have for nutrition professionals as they seek employment and advancement.2
Our degrees provide opportunities to earn special industry-specific training and a Certificate in the Principles of Nutritional Genomics from the American Nutrition Association while you earn your degree.
Both clinical nutrition programs have been designated to fulfill the current academic requirements for the CNS® and both provide a pathway to eligibility for CNS® certification.
The main distinction between the two is the completion of Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) hours: you can choose to complete either a portion or all the required SPE hours.
The Certified Nutrition Specialist® credential (CNS®) is the most advanced certification for personalized nutrition practitioners.3 This recognized credential demonstrates proficiency in science-based personalized nutrition therapy to power people to health.
Sonoran University’s M.S. in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN) integrates all 1,000 Supervised Practice Experience (SPE) hours required for CNS® certification directly into its curriculum. This groundbreaking program offers unmatched convenience and preparation for aspiring nutrition professionals.
Two Paths to CNS® Certification
MSCN
MSACN
100% online
Innovative core curriculum
Meets an additional 99 direct hours of SPE as part of the Virtual Health Center Experience
Credit hours
54
63
Time to completion
21
month
27
month
I chose Sonoran University of Health Sciences because I needed a fully online program that would prepare me to earn the CNS® credential so I can be licensed to practice in my state.
— Julie B., M.S. in Clinical Nutrition
— Dr. Oluwatosin Oluokun, M.S. in Clinical Nutrition
I feel like Sonoran University of Health Sciences truly prepares you for the world of Clinical Nutrition. I would highly recommend this school to anyone.
— Sammeisha C., M.S. in Clinical Nutrition
With an increased importance on nutrition as a preventive measure and treatment for chronic diseases, the demand for trained, qualified clinical nutrition practitioners has greatly outpaced the U.S. healthcare system’s capacity. With an M.S. in Clinical Nutrition, you can be a part of the solution to provide the evidence-based advanced nutritional therapy, research, and education that is so greatly needed in the U.S. and worldwide.
Sonoran University of Health Sciences is meeting this growing demand by offering the online M.S. in Clinical Nutrition program to develop the next generation of clinical nutrition professionals.
The online M.S. in Clinical Nutrition degree provides the clinical and scientific knowledge you need to meet your goal to become an advanced nutrition professional, while also helping you prepare and qualify to take the Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS) examination.
The online program structure allows you to earn your master’s degree while continuing to work full time in as little as 21 months.
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