Graduate Pathway in Nutrition
Students who successfully complete an INTO Mason Graduate Pathway program in Nutrition are assured progression to a Mason graduate degree program upon submission of additional required application materials.
Upon successful completion of an INTO Mason Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your second semester of graduate study at George Mason University. This transition from an INTO Mason Pathway program to a university degree program is called 'progression'.
Want to customize your studies to suit you? We’d love to see you on campus, but if you are unable to travel, our flexible learning options allow you to start your degree right away, wherever you are, on-campus or online.
Course features
- Develop your knowledge and skills through active learning in your chosen subject area.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the US with a strong focus on study and research skills.
- Improve your English level and develop the vocabulary for your chosen degree subject.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 85 (20+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 58, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6, IELA 175 (175 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 110. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include nursing, health sciences, agricultural studies, public health and education. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2021 | 15 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$23,110 |
| 11 January 2022 | 11 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$23,110 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Class duration: |
20-22 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.25. A in NUTR 295; B or better in NUTR 515 and GCH 601 or HAP 602. B or better in all INYO/EAP courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 175 (165 subscores reading and writing), or Duolingo 100. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include nursing, health sciences, agricultural studies, public health and education. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2021 | 11 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$40,210 |
| 11 January 2022 | 14 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$40,210 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Class duration: |
20-22 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.25. A in NUTR 295; B or better in NUTR 515 and GCH 601 or HAP 602. B or better in all INYO/EAP courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 85 (20+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 58, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6, IELA 175 (175 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 110. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include nursing, health sciences, agricultural studies, public health and education. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 14 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2023 | 10 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Class duration: |
20-22 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.25. A in NUTR 295; B or better in NUTR 515 and GCH 601 or HAP 602. B or better in all INYO/EAP courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 175 (165 subscores reading and writing), or Duolingo 100. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include nursing, health sciences, agricultural studies, public health and education. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 10 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2023 | 13 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Class duration: |
20-22 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.25. A in NUTR 295; B or better in NUTR 515 and GCH 601 or HAP 602. B or better in all INYO/EAP courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 85 (20+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 58, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6, IELA 175 (175 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 110. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include nursing, health sciences, agricultural studies, public health and education. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2021 | 15 December 2021 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$23,110 |
| 11 January 2022 | 11 May 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
$23,110 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Class duration: |
20-22 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.25. A in NUTR 295; B or better in NUTR 515 and GCH 601 or HAP 602. B or better in all INYO/EAP courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 175 (165 subscores reading and writing), or Duolingo 100. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include nursing, health sciences, agricultural studies, public health and education. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 16 August 2021 | 11 May 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$40,210 |
| 11 January 2022 | 14 December 2022 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
$40,210 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Class duration: |
20-22 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.25. A in NUTR 295; B or better in NUTR 515 and GCH 601 or HAP 602. B or better in all INYO/EAP courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 85 (20+ subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.5 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 58, Completion of Academic English Core and OCS Level 6, IELA 175 (175 subscores in reading and writing), or Duolingo 110. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include nursing, health sciences, agricultural studies, public health and education. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 14 December 2022 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2023 | 10 May 2023 |
1 Semester
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Class duration: |
20-22 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.25. A in NUTR 295; B or better in NUTR 515 and GCH 601 or HAP 602. B or better in all INYO/EAP courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
TOEFL iBT 75 (17 subscores in reading and writing), IELTS 6.5 (6.0 subscores in reading and writing), PTEA 52, Password 7.0 Knowledge and 6.0 Writing, Completion of AE Core and OCS Level 5, IELA 175 (165 subscores reading and writing), or Duolingo 100. |
| Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
| Academic requirements: | Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in related field. Related fields include nursing, health sciences, agricultural studies, public health and education. 2.75 undergraduate GPA equivalent. |
We are committed to helping talented and ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at George Mason University. We award scholarships for our Pathway programs in amounts that are typically between $1,000 to $18,000 per program per qualified student.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Tuition |
| 15 August 2022 | 10 May 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
| 10 January 2023 | 13 December 2023 |
2 Semesters
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that pricing will be available in the next academic year.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 15 |
| Class duration: |
20-22 hours per week |
What do I need to progress?
Minimum overall GPA: 3.25. A in NUTR 295; B or better in NUTR 515 and GCH 601 or HAP 602. B or better in all INYO/EAP courses. No grades of NC, W, or IN permitted. Statement of purpose. 2 letters of recommendation.