Nourish Your Future

The Master of Science in Functional Nutrition offers an engaging and creative online learning environment, emphasizing evidence-based nutritional biochemistry and its vital role in health maintenance, disease treatment, and prevention. Ideal for current and aspiring health professionals, this degree empowers you to further your understanding of nutrition science and its practical applications in the healthcare field.

Our Mission

The Master of Science Degree in Functional Nutrition will provide graduates the ability to communicate the link between functional nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention with an evidence-based curriculum. Graduates will be able to apply research findings to the issues they face as clinicians, consultants, educators, and researchers in the field of functional nutrition.

Stats

6%
Growth Rate

Employment of dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2024 to 2034. Source

5,000
New Jobs

Employment for dietitians and nutritionists is projected to have 5,000 job opportunities from 2024 and 2034. Source

$73,850
Median Income

The median annual wage for dietitians and nutritionists was $73,850 in 2024. Source

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

Learn the skills to live
your passion!

Create your own career path in the Functional Nutrition program. Parker graduates with this Master of Science Degree can pursue careers in:

  • Functional Nutrition
  • Nutrition Education
  • Health and Wellness Coaching
  • Corporate Nutrition
  • Community Health

Program Highlights

Tailored for Health Professionals

This Master of Science program skips the basics and focuses on advanced nutrition concepts you can apply directly to your practice. If you’re a licensed health professional, this degree is designed just for you.

Prepare for Prestigious Certification

Earn eligibility to become a Clinical Nutrition Specialist (CNS) upon graduation. This highly recognized certification can open doors with Medicare, Medicaid, and major insurance providers.

Collaborate with Industry Leaders

Gain access to exclusive resources and discounts through our collaboration with the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM). You’ll also be prepared to pursue IFM’s Functional Medicine Practitioner certification.

Lead in Growing Field

Jobs for certified nutritionists are growing by 7% annually. Your expertise will be in demand as the need for nutrition experts rises!

SACSCOC Accreditation

Parker University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Parker University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Parker University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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