Admissions Process

The steps below outline the application process for the M.S. in Applied Nutrition:

1. Complete the online UAB Graduate School Application. The application fee is $50.
2. Submit Transcripts
   • Please submit an unofficial copy of your transcript for all institutions attended at time of application. This will speed up the processing time.
   • Upon admission, the UAB Graduate School requires an official transcript showing baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree from a regionally accredited (e.g. SACSCOC) college or university, or an international equivalent of a four-year degree. By the start of your first semester, your bachelor's degree must be awarded and appear on your transcript. An official transcript must also be submitted for any coursework taken after the awarding of a student’s bachelor’s degree (e.g. as a post-bacc or graduate student).
   • Official transcripts from each institution where college credit was earned can be submitted electronically to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
3. Submit two letters of recommendation
   • Two letters of recommendation are required. Strong letters of recommendation generally come from the following:
     • Current or previous professor
     • Professional supervisor
     • Professional colleague

   Every applicant has unique circumstances. Collectively, your letters of recommendation should attest to your academic ability to complete a rigorous graduate program, your experiences with handling new and challenging situations, examples of your ability to take ownership for your learning, engagement in life-long learning, professionalism, and independence as a self-directed learner.

   The UAB Graduate School will send an email link to each of your references from the email address that you provide for each reference as part of your UAB Graduate School application. Your letters of recommendation will be submitted electronically by your references directly to the UAB Graduate School.

4. Complete demographic information.
5. Complete the Program specific questions.
6. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
7. No GRE required.

International Applicants

Due to the exclusively online delivery system of the M.S. in Applied Nutrition, this program is not available to students who desire to pursue their studies while physically present in the US on an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Applicants who are physically present in the U.S. in another immigration status that permits exclusively online study (such as H-4, L-2, TN, pending green card, etc.) are welcome to apply. Please email your current immigration document (USCIS approval or receipt notice, plus most recent I-94 card) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an initial assessment and information about English proficiency requirements.

The program expects a cumulative TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 80, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5, PTEA (Pearson Test of English Academics) score of 53, Duolingo score of 120, or IELA (International English Language Assessment) score of 176.