General Information

For more information

If you have questions about the Master of Advanced Study in Maternal and Child Nutrition Graduate Program, contact the UC Davis Department of Nutrition at 530-752-8681 or email lactation@ucdavis.edu.

Eligibility

Admission to the program requires a bachelor's degree with prior coursework that includes (or is comparable to): one year of general chemistry, two quarters of organic chemistry, a course in statistics, one course in general physiology, and two quarters of the biochemistry of nutrition.

Program Cost

Because this program is intended for working professionals, it receives no support from the State of California, and fees reflect the full costs of administering the program. Tuition for 36 units of coursework currently totals $14,400. Tuition may be paid in full upon acceptance to the program or on a course-by-course basis. The tuition for a single course is $400 per unit. It is expected that students will complete the program in no more than three years.

Additional fees include a $60 nonrefundable application fee due at the time of application. Books, supplies, lab materials, and other program costs are not included in the tuition.

Location

All courses in this program are held on the UC Davis Campus.

Financial Assistance

Visit our Student Services section for information on financial assistance.

Tax deductibility of education expenses

Expenses of education—including registration fees, travel, meals and lodging - may be deductible if they maintain or improve professional skills or meet the explicit requirement of an individual's employer.

UC Davis Extension reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses and to change instructors. If a course is canceled or rescheduled, you may request an official transfer to another course or a refund. Every reasonable effort will be made to notify enrollees of changes or cancellations. The University of California does not discriminate in any of its policies, procedures, or practices. The university is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Not produced at the state's expense. UC Davis Extension is a self-supporting, nonprofit organization funded by course fees, grants, and contracts.