NYIT: School of Health Professions, Behavioral & Life Sciences

The department of clinical nutrition offers a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. This program is available at the Old Westbury campus.

Clinical nutrition is concerned with therapeutic uses for nutrition, usually in medical settings as part of a complete health care program. Clinical nutritionists and registered dieticians create effectively. nutrition plans that work toward health outcomes such as disease prevention and treatment, strengthening of the immune system and nourishment of those unable to care for themselves. Clinical nutrition specialists must have expertise in human anatomy and physiology, behavioral sciences and outcomes assessment.

Dietetic internship accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education (CADE)
Choice of clinical or management specialization
Advanced coursework and clinical rotations in oncology nutrition
Click here to visit the clinical nutrition department Web site for details

Your future

The health care community recognizes nutrition as an important part of therapeutic medical practice; therefore, career opportunities are expected to grow in the coming decade. Your NYIT degree will prepare you to work in such settings as hospitals, community health centers and schools. You’ll also be prepared for professional certification and post-graduate study in the field and related health care fields.