Certified Nutrition Specialists®️ practice science-based personalized nutrition therapy to power people to better health. UNE helps you earn this advanced certification.
The University of New England partners with the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists® (BCNS®) to ensure curriculum standards that prepare the next generation of nutrition professionals to lead their communities as trusted health sources. And helps qualify students to earn the advanced CNS® credential.
The University of New England’s Master of Science in Applied Nutrition program fulfills all of the current academic requirements for the CNS. BCNS requires a graduate degree in the field of nutrition from a regionally accredited university, specific coursework, and 1,000 hours of supervised experience.
Earning the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS®) demonstrates advanced skills & knowledge in the nutrition field, earns you the most advanced certification for personalized nutrition, and designates expertise in medical nutrition therapy.
M.S. Applied Nutrition at UNE
- 100% online - designed for busy professionals, working full-time
- 36 credit hour program - able to complete in 2 years
- Customize your course plan or choose from these focus areas:
Access our FREE guide to earning the CNS®
No campus visits required, learn anytime from any place
Regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Our support staff work with you every step of the way
