The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition seeks to educate students using a multidisciplinary approach in order to emphasize the impacts of food systems and diet on human health while exploring strategies to reduce the risk of chronic disease among individuals and communities.The goal is to provide students with expertise in nutrition and food systems, applying practical and critical thinking skills to address nutrition-related problems in an evolving global society.

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Systems program, from University of Kentucky, prepares students for careers in community, education, government, industry, non-profit, health care or private practice settings. A student may choose the Plan A - Thesis or Plan B - Project.

• Plan A - Thesis requires the 17-hour core, 7 hours of electives to explore areas of personal interest, 6additional hours of research credit and a written thesis and oral defense.
• Plan B - Project requires the 17-hour core, 13 hours of electives, 6additional hours of special problems, 6 additional hours of research credit and a project presentation and exam.