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Designed for working professionals, the MSCN can be completed in 21-months.
From nutrigenomics and personalized nutrition to botanicals and more, gain advanced knowledge in nutrition and natural health.
This program meets the Board for Certification Nutrition Specialists’SM requirement and is designed to help you prepare to sit for the Certified Nutrition Specialist. Find out from one of our graduates about how we prepare you to become CNS® certified.
The M.S. in Clinical Nutrition program provides 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
The MSCN program provides you with 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.
Sonoran University makes earning your MS in Clinical Nutrition affordable and accessible. Our tuition of $38,286* ($709 per credit hour), delivers exceptional value for the quality of education and comprehensive preparation for successful clinical nutrition careers. Financial aid and scholarships may be available to those who qualify.
Read first-hand from one of our graduates about how we prepare you for the CNS® exam and to become CNS® certified.
Certified Nutrition Specialists® (CNS) are advanced nutrition professionals. They engage in science-based advanced medical nutrition therapy, research, education, and more, in a variety of settings. They have fulfilled the most rigorous advanced-degree, education, experience, examination, and continuing education requirements. The Certified Nutrition Specialist® certification is held by clinical nutritionists, physicians, and other advanced-degree healthcare professionals with a specialty in nutrition.
Sonoran University’s MS in Clinical Nutrition program has been designed to fulfill the current academic requirements for the CNS®. The Board for Certification Nutrition SpecialistsSM (BCNSSM) requires a graduate degree in the field of nutrition from a regionally accredited university, specific coursework, and 1,000 hours of supervised experience (SPE). In addition to meeting the academic/coursework requirements, upon completion of the program, you will have a significant head start on your path to fulfilling the 1000-hour requirement and meeting the CNS® requirements. You will have completed a total of 349 hours of SPE as part of your MSCN degree – including 99 direct hours and all 250 observational hours. As an MSCN graduate from Sonoran, you will also automatically meet application requirements and qualify for a discounted rate for our Supervised Practice Experience program if you decide to continue your journey to obtaining your CNS® with us.
Please note: The BCNSSM reviews each candidate individually, including current course descriptions, transcripts, and experience to determine eligibility. To learn more about becoming a CNS®, visit the American Nutrition Association website.
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., MSCN
— Dr. Oluwatosin Oluokun, MSCN
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., MSCN
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.
1. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dietitians and Nutritionists,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm
2. “2024 Graduate Degree Requirement – Registration Eligibility,” Commission on Dietetic Registration, 2024, https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree
2. “Nutrition & Health Professionals,” American Nutrition Association, 2024, https://www.theana.org/certify/become-a-cns/nutritionists-health-professionals/
*Books, materials, and course fees are additional
