MS in Human Performance – Nutrition Help Others Lead Healthier Lifestyles with Nutrition

35
Credit Hours
Online* with required intensives
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Help People Achieve Their Fitness Goals with an Online Master’s Degree in Sports Nutrition
Are you passionate about health and wellness? Do you want to help athletes feel and play their best? If so, a career in sports nutrition may be right for you! Conferring Liberty’s online Master of Science (MS) in Human Performance – Nutrition is a great option for students who want to receive advanced training in exercise science and sports performance.
This program can help further your knowledge in the areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, sports nutrition, statistics, and research methods. Upon graduation, you could go on to develop effective nutritional plans for athletes and other client populations.
Partner with us and learn how to help people lead healthier lifestyles.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.








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- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty University’s Nutrition Degree?
At Liberty, we’re committed to Training Champions for Christ. In keeping with this mission, we’ve designed a cutting-edge program that can help equip you for the real world. Earn your degree at Liberty and develop the tools you need to pursue your career goals.
Choosing Liberty means choosing…
Flexibility | Most of the classes in this program are offered 100% online and have no set login times. You can complete your coursework whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you — even from the comfort of your home!
Dedicated Faculty | In this program, you’ll study under professors who have years of experience in the field of exercise science. Our faculty are eager to share their expertise with you and help you gain vital, marketable skills.
Hands-On Training | As part of this sports nutrition master’s program online, you’ll complete 2 residential intensives. These intensives will give you the opportunity to visit our beautiful campus in Lynchburg, Virginia, where you can gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art human performance labs. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect in person with other students and faculty and expand your professional network while visiting campus.
What Will You Study in Our Online Master’s Degree Program in Sports Nutrition?
Explore how to help athletes train effectively and avoid injuries, particularly through the use of personalized nutrition plans.
In this program, you’ll analyze the human body’s responses to exercise and training. You’ll also study the physiological factors that determine anaerobic and endurance performance in athletes. With this knowledge, you can prepare to equip amateur, collegiate, or professional athletes to play their best.
Learn how to use high-accuracy tools and statistical models to analyze and interpret training data. At Liberty, you’ll gain hands-on experience developing nutritional plans that promote rehabilitation and higher performance. Whether you want to work with athletes or help the general public pursue healthier lifestyles, our MS in Human Performance – Nutrition can help.
The nutrition specialization explores basic principles of nutrition as well as how to prevent foodborne illness. You can also learn how to treat chronic disease using nutritional therapy. By learning about the development and treatment of diabetes and eating disorders, you can help people overcome health challenges and work toward a brighter future.
At the end of the program, you will complete either a thesis or an internship, allowing you to demonstrate your academic expertise or gain marketable, on-the-job experience.
Potential Career Opportunities
Liberty’s sports nutrition degree online can help you pursue many career paths in the world of exercise science. Some of the roles you may qualify for after completing this degree include:
- Fitness trainer
- Healthcare specialist
- Medical fitness specialist
- Nutrition and exercise specialist
- Wellness coach
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Health Sciences.
- View our Graduate Health Sciences Course Guides (login required).
- You will complete either a thesis or an internship.
- This program contains a mix of online courses and 2 residential intensives.
Degree Completion Plan

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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years!
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for the Master’s in Nutrition and Human Performance
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
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Lynchburg, VA 24515

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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses*
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)**
- 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)
*These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025.
**Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a performance nutritionist?
A performance nutritionist helps athletes develop diet plans that enhance performance and recovery.
How long does it take to get your master’s in nutrition?
At Liberty, you can complete an online master’s in sports nutrition in 35 credit hours. We offer a fast, flexible path to graduation that lets you further your education without uprooting your personal and professional life.
Do you need a bachelor’s in nutrition to get a master’s in nutrition?
Not necessarily! Different schools have different requirements. At Liberty, you can pursue your master’s in sports nutrition regardless of what bachelor’s degree you have.
What’s the difference between a Master of Science and an MBA in Sports Nutrition?
MBA programs equip students with core business skills, often with the option to pursue a specialization in a specific topic. In contrast, an MS degree offers targeted training in a specific subject. In other words, an MBA is a broad degree while a Master of Science is more focused and specialized.
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