Graduate Programs

MS in Nutrition - Online and Classroom options

TWU's MS in Nutrition is available on our Denton campus and Houston campus with thesis, coursework-only and 100% online options.

MS in Exercise and Sports Nutrition

In a combined degree with Kinesiology, study how diet and exercise impact muscle proteins and body composition in Texas Woman's exercise and sports nutrition program. Thesis and coursework only options are available on both the Denton campus and Houston campus.

MS in Food Science and Flavor Chemistry

Available on TWU's Denton campus, our innovative food science and flavor chemistry program prepares you for a career as a flavor chemist. 

PhD in Nutrition

Further your career in research or academia with TWU's PhD in Nutrition, available on both the Denton campus and Houston campus.

Application deadlines

  • Fall — June 15
  • Spring — October 1
  • Summer — April 1

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Denton MS and PhD in Nutrition
Shanil Juma, PhD
sjuma@twu.edu 
940-898-2704

Houston MS and PhD in Nutrition
Derek Miketinas, PhD, RDN
dmiketinas@twu.edu
713-794-2256

ESN in Houston
Wesley Tucker, PhD, RDN
wtucker1@twu.edu
713-794-2379

ESN Denton
K. Shane Broughton, PhD,
kbroughton@twu.edu
940-898-2637

Food Science and Flavor Chemistry
Dr. Xiaofen Du
xdu@twu.edu
940-898-2667

For more information

nutrfdsci@twu.edu
940-898-2636

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