Career fields in nutrition

About this event

As you think about completing your undergraduate degree, have you considered how having additional skills in the field of nutrition could give you an advantage in your career?

Stop by the Kansas Union tomorrow, November 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about KU's master's degree in dietetics and nutrition. We're also hosting an informal virtual open house on Monday, November 16 – join us and hear directly from current students and faculty in the program.

Build expertise that complements your existing professional background!

• Patient care. Add nutrition to what you already know about health to support patients and clients with their eating and health goals.

• Community and public health. Run programs that bring nutrition education and healthy food to the people who need them most.

• Research. Study how food and nutrition affect health and help shape what we know.

• Health education and communication. Teach and write about nutrition in a way people can trust and use.

• Wellness in workplaces, schools and healthcare systems. Support the health of whole groups, not just individuals.

Our program offers the following:

✓ Flexibility: the program design allows students to study full-time or part-time, with some coursework available online to accommodate busy schedules.

✓ KU Med Expertise: outstanding faculty at KU Medical Center are pioneers in research and expert practitioners.

✓ 30 Credit Hours: the program is typically completed in approximately 18 months to two years, with thesis or non-thesis options.

✓ Tuition Assistance: financial aid is available and includes U-CHaMP, a program that provides students from underserved backgrounds the opportunity to gain leadership skills, receive unique mentoring and advising opportunities, enjoy immersive clinical experiences and become eligible to apply for a substantial scholarship. Learn more.

Stop by and pick up KU SWAG!

Tuesday, November 10

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kansas Union, Level 4

For any questions contact Alex Lopez at alopez12@kumc.edu