Admission Requirements

Graduate Certificates / Master of Health Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition

Our programs are designed for healthcare and wellness professionals:

• Doctors of Chiropractic
• Acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine Practitioners
• Physicians, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
• Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants
• Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists
• Health, Wellness and Fitness Coaches
• Athletic and Personal Trainers
• Students currently enrolled at Northwestern
• Other public health and wellness professionals

Admission requirements:

A 2.5 minimum GPA is required in all circumstances.

Completion of a bachelor's degree from a nationally or regionally accredited university prior to enrolling in either of the certificates or master's degree programs. Completion of an undergraduate biology, chemistry or physiology course – with a minimum of a C grade – prior to enrolling.

Non-program students: Completion of 60 undergraduate credits, which at a minimum include an undergraduate biology, chemistry or physiology course – with a minimum of a C grade – prior to enrolling in any of the graduate-level courses.  Students may take the four core courses as a non-program student; however, these students will still need to complete an application for the Nutrition program as a non-degree-seeking student.