Nutrition and Human Performance Direct Entry Master’s Program

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Nutrition and Human Performance Direct Entry Master's Program

You will engage in 1,000 hours of supervised experiential learning integrated across the curriculum in a professional work setting.

Merrimack offers a 5-year direct entry program to earn both a Bachelor’s in Nutritional Sciences and a Master’s in Nutrition and Human Performance.

Nutrition and Human Performance Degree at a Glance

Program Type

Major

Mode of Study

On Campus

Internship

Guaranteed

Est. Time

5 Years

Start Terms

Fall, Spring

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The Nutrition and Human Performance 3+2 Major

Merrimack’s Nutrition and Human Performance Dual Degree program prepares you to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) in just five years, equipping you to take on today’s nutrition challenges.

What You'll Study

Clock in 1,000 hours of supervised experiential learning that’s integrated across the curriculum in a professional work setting with additional alternative experiential learning experiences such as simulation activities embedded into specific courses.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with Merrimack College’s Division I athletes as well as with other DI athletes within the New England region.

Anatomy & Physiology

Basic Statistics

Nutritional Sciences

Community Nutrition

Microbiology

Human Pathophysiology

Sports Nutrition

Nutrition Physiology

How Does It Work?

Complete three and a half years of prerequisite courses (general education requirements, prerequisite and foundational program knowledge) before the spring semester of your fourth year and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences.
Advance directly into the Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance where you’ll get a head start on graduate coursework and hands-on experience.
Study in a collaborative cohort model with other students taking similar classes and working together to finish your degree.
Graduate and move quickly into the workplace with the competitive advantage of a master’s degree.

Skills You'll Learn

This program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience so you’ll be ready for real-world challenges. Plus, it’s one of the first Graduate Programs in Nutrition and Dietetics (previously referred to as Future Education Model [FEM]) in New England!

Diet and Nutrition Planning

Disease Prevention

Collaborative Problem Solving

Analytical Research

Nutrition and Human Performance Courses You'll Take

Careers in
health science

HSC 1000

Students will learn the educational requirements, academic performance and credentials needed. Students will also explore the day-to-day responsibilities of different professions, the traits that make an individual suited to the profession and more.

Human
Pathophysiology

HSC 3336

The individual organ systems, their diseases, diagnosis and treatments are considered in a systemic manner, with emphasis on conditions important to community health. This course builds upon the principles and foundations of prerequisite courses.

Advanced
human nutrition

HSC 3540

Study the biochemical, physiological and metabolic aspects of nutrition and therapeutic diet. Students will learn methods of human nutritional assessment, including dietary, anthropometric, biochemical and clinical assessment procedures.

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General Education Requirements

In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements.

To see more details about the major, please visit catalog.merrimack.edu.

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Sample Four-Year Schedule - Curriculum Guide

Wondering when you’ll take certain courses? Use the Curriculum Guide—a sample four-year schedule—to get a sense of what your path to graduation looks like.

Download Nutrition and Human Performance Direct Entry Master's Program Curriculum Guide

Direct Entry Master's Program - Tuition & Aid

As a full-time student enrolled in a Merrimack College Direct Entry Master’s Program, you will be charged undergraduate tuition and receive your undergraduate scholarship for the duration of the program. For the undergraduate portion of the program, you may also be eligible for undergraduate, federal and state aid, if you qualify and file a FAFSA for each year.

Once you have completed the undergraduate portion of your program, and you transition to the graduate portion, you will no longer qualify for undergraduate, federal and state aid. However, if you continue to file the FAFSA, you will qualify for a graduate federal aid, which is the Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan up to an annual maximum of $20,500.

Nutrition and Human Performance Students In the Classroom & Beyond

When it comes to career readiness, we believe getting outside of the classroom is key. At Merrimack, you’ll complement your coursework with experiences like guaranteed internships, co-ops, service learning or faculty-led research projects.

“I believe that there are very few other schools that will provide as many resources to graduate students as Merrimack does. There really is nothing like the Merrimack community and graduate students are included fully.”

Meghan Hawley, RD '23Clinical Dietician, Lawrence General Hospital

“Merrimack provides an incredible graduate experience through practical education in and out of the classroom. A degree from Merrimack will leave you feeling ready and confident to enter the workforce and achieve your career goals.”

Sydney Morgan, RD '23Registered Dietician, The Executive Health and Sports Center

Career Outlook: Where Can a Nutrition and Human Performance Degree Take You?

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Career Outcomes Rate

94% of the undergraduate class of 2023 in Nursing & Health Sciences were either employed, participating in voluntary service or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.

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Experiential Learning

100% of the undergraduate athletic training class of 2023 participated in at least one internship, co-op, clinical, practicum or research opportunity while at Merrimack.

Graduate School

Northeastern University, Sacred Heart University, MCPHS and Merrimack are just some of the graduate programs Nursing and Health Sciences graduates are attending.

Jobs with a Nutrition and Human Performance Dual Degree

Upon completing our program, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue graduate study or a career in nutrition and related disciplines. Positions may include: