Curriculum and Nutrition Philosophies

The King’s College Master of Science in Nutrition Science (MSNS) program is conveniently designed to be completed in two years on a part-time basis. Courses in the MSNS program are shorter than a traditional 16-week semester, with each course broken into two seven-week mini-semesters. Completing the program requires 36-39 credit hours, depending on student goals.  

We offer an optional thesis. Students should begin their thesis by the Summer of their first year to complete their research on time.  

New students are admitted in the Fall. Visit the King’s College Academic Calendar to find key dates and deadlines for each accelerated semester.  

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

12 courses – 36 credits  

  • NUTR 501 - Physiological Basis for Nutrition I - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 502 - Physiological Basis for Nutrition II - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 511 - Biochemistry of Nutrition I - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 512 - Biochemistry of Nutrition II - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 520 - Nutrition Through the Life Cycle - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 530 - Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 535 Adv Leadership and Management in Allied Healthcare Careers - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 550 - Food Principles and Preparation - 3 credits  
  • NUTR 560 - Nutrition and Chronic Disease - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 570 - Nutrition Counseling - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 580 - Food Systems and Health - 3 credits 
  • NUTR 590 - Nutritional Research Trends and Methods - 3 credits 

Nutrition Philosophies

Throughout our curriculum, we teach and model the Total Diet Approach, which is the notion that the overall dietary pattern of foods eaten is the most important focus. This means that everything a person eats “averages out” over time, and the combination of all food and drink is what gives people energy and nutrients to meet their individual needs.

This also means that all foods can fit in a balanced dietary pattern. There are no good foods or bad foods: just foods. Foods have no moral value.

Body acceptance and inclusivity are important, as well as being aware of implicit weight bias. We need to respect different body sizes and shapes and understand that body weight has no moral value and is not the only health status indicator.