Food and Nutrition Admissions Information

Undergraduate Admissions Information

For undergraduate application requirements, visit Ohio University Undergraduate Admissions

Graduate Admission Requirements

All graduate applications must be submitted electronically through the Graduate College. You will be prompted to first select the term for which you wish to apply. Then select “Graduate Degree Application.”

Schedule an Advisor Appointment - Online Degree Program Only

Schedule an Appointment with On-Campus Program Director Christine Zachrich

These requirements apply to both the online and on-campus based Master of Science in Food and Nutrition Sciences programs. 

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or equivalent
• Official Transcripts of all academic work must be submitted with the online application. Transcripts should show:
  • A minimum of 2.75 GPA (3.0+ recommended)
  • Recommend a minimum of 20 quarter hours or 12 semester hours of undergraduate preparation in nutrition or closely related program. Graduate coordinator can recommend specific coursework.
• Three letters of recommendation from professional colleagues or former professors.
• A Curriculum Vitae detailing the applicant’s professional experience.
• A personal statement
• English Proficiency: Please review information about Ohio University’s English Language Proficiency requirements

The following requirements apply for the on-campus program only.

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • There are no minimum scores for the GRE. It is only one of several criteria used for admission