Master of Science in Human Performance: Nutrition
Help Others with Physical Health Through Diet and Nutrition
Take the next step in your education with Liberty University’s online Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Performance – Nutrition, a graduate program designed for students who are passionate about health, wellness, and the science of nutrition. This program helps you explore advanced topics in exercise physiology, biomechanics, and sports nutrition while gaining the skills to analyze training data and develop nutritional plans to support physical well-being and performance.
By earning this master’s degree, you can expand your understanding of how food and lifestyle choices influence health and athletic outcomes, and you’ll study areas like foodborne illness prevention, principles of nutrition, and public health nutrition. Many students choose this program to strengthen their knowledge for work with individuals or communities focused on healthier living or to support future educational goals. If you’re ready to build on your interest in human performance and nutrition and take purposeful steps toward your academic and professional goals, this program could be a meaningful fit for you.
What Will You Study in Our M.S. in Human Performance – Nutrition Degree?
- Advanced principles of sports nutrition
- Biomechanics and movement analysis
- Chronic disease prevention through nutrition
- Exercise physiology and performance support
- Food safety and foodborne illness prevention
Our online master’s degree in nutrition, integrated with a Christian worldview, can help equip you with the ability to analyze and interpret training data for the creation of nutritional plans for client rehabilitation and increased performance. By earning our master’s in human performance degree online, you can be equipped with the ability to educate individuals on their overall health for promoting physical well-being through a variety of nutritional standards, habits, and tools. You can increase your understanding of the essential principles of nutrition and how specific nutritional strategies can assist you in improving the lives of the public and athletic clientele.
Potential Career Opportunities for M.S. in Human Performance – Nutrition Graduates
- Fitness trainer
- Healthcare specialist
- Medical fitness specialist
- Nutrition and exercise specialist
- Wellness coach
Benefits of Pursuing Your M.S. in Human Performance with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
- Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
Online with required intensives
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
June 29, 2026 | August 24, 2026
