Dawn Brewer
Director of Graduate Studies in Nutrition & Food Systems
Assistant Professor
dawn.brewer@uky.eduImprove the health of individuals and communities with the knowledge gained in this fully online master's program. This graduate degree meets the advanced degree eligibility requirement (effective Jan. 1 2024) to become a registered dietitian. Obtaining an advanced degree is only one of the requirements needed to become a registered dietitian. Please read about the credentialing requirements here. In this customizable program, you will explore how food systems impact diet and wellness while also expanding your clinical nutrition knowledge through an evidence-based research project. Faculty in the program teach courses and support evidence-based projects through the lens of a registered dietitian nutritionist, providing real-world application and practical recommendations.
The skills and knowledge gained from this program will prepare you for careers in a variety of settings including healthcare, private practice, community organizations, education, government, industry, non-profit, and more! You will explore evidence-based strategies to improve the health of individuals and the communities where they live and will gain knowledge and experience to support and grow your career and reach in the field of nutrition.
With our traditional thesis-based option, students will work alongside their thesis chair who will guide them through the writing process in order to complete a written thesis as well as an oral defense. The topic of research will be tailored to personal interests and goals, and students will receive the support of their thesis chair every step of the way. Graduate students in this program are eligible for research and teaching assistantships which may offset some of the tuition costs. Explore the work of our program graduates in the thesis library.
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.
Application deadlines are the same as set by the graduate school for international and domestic applicants for spring, summer and fall admission. Our in-person program accepts applicants to begin in the fall or spring semesters. The online program accepts students to begin in the spring, summer or fall semesters.
To better understand the interests and areas of study available within the Nutrition and Food Systems Department, browse these recent dissertations and theses from our graduates:
Pocuring Produce in Rural, Appalachian County: A Thematic Analysis of Community Member Experiences
Caroline Blincoe, M.S. 2021
Appetite-Regulating Hormones in Energy Compensation with Excersise Jack Moreland
Jack Moreland, M.S. 2020
The Utilization of Technology as an Approach to Improve Meal Planning and Dietary Intake
Alexa Lauren Kuziel, M.S. 2019
Dawn Brewer
Director of Graduate Studies in Nutrition & Food Systems
Assistant Professor
dawn.brewer@uky.eduMartin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
203A Funkhouser Building
859-257-3800
