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Explore how graduates of our undergraduate degrees are prepared for careers in dietetics or a variety of other health professions.

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Explore food systems and evidence-based strategies to improve individual and community health with our graduate degrees.

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Explore our fully online options, including our master's in Nutrition & Food Systems and our graduate certificate in Applied Nutrition & Culinary Medicine.

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Discover how to get involved in organizations on campus to gain leadership skills and experience.

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Education Abroad

Learn more about our opportunities to immerse yourself in other cultures to learn about global nutrition.

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The Campus Kitchen

Learn more about The Campus Kitchen at UK and support students in eliminating food insecurity and food waste.

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Application Instructions for Master of Science in Nutrition & Food Systems

  1. Visit The Graduate School to start the application process, and enter program code NFSY for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Food.
  2. Upload copies of transcripts from all higher education institutions attended and self report cumulative GPA. If you are offered admission and decide to enroll, you will be required to submit official transcripts to UK Graduate School.
  3. Pay the online application fee: $65 for domestic applicants and $75 for international applicants. 
  4. For applicants whose native language is not English, self-report English language test scores from one of the following testing services on the application when prompted.
    • Send Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores directly to us from ETS, using UK Graduate School’s institution code R1837.
    • Send International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) scores directly to us from IELTS, specifying the University of Kentucky Graduate School, Lexington, KY, as the recipient institution.
  5. Submit a professional writing sample. This can be a paper you have written for a previous class or for publication.
  6. Include three letters of recommendation.
  7. Upload your curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
  8. Draft and submit a statement of purpose. This document should be one or two pages and can include your background, your preparation and your purpose for going to graduate school, your career goals, and your research and teaching experience.

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Scholarships

The Bridge Scholars Program is an experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates funded by the USDA to promote hands-on preprofessional and research experience. Scholars will have the opportunity to earn clinical shadowing hours as well as participate in a mentored research experience with one of six faculty mentors including dentists, dietitians, nurse practitioners and physicians. In addition, students will receive a $1,000 stipend and travel to a professional conference.

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The Breeding-Smith Edge Fellowship is presented annually to a student who is a part of the Accelerated Coordinated Program. A total of up to $4,000 is awarded to students with clearly demonstrated leadership skills and entrepreneurial potential.

Apply for the Breeding-Smith Edge Fellowship

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Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

204 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-3800
dhn@uky.edu

Dr. Tammy Stephenson

DHN Department Chair

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Senior Academic Advisor

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Contact Information

Dr. Tammy J. Stephenson, PhD, FAND
Department Chair & Professor

202 Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506-0054

+1 (859) 257-3800

tammy.stephenson@uky.edu