Thesis Research Opportunities
Our students can select a thesis research setting in basic science, clinical nutrition, or public health nutrition. We provide students with a list of available thesis mentors during the fall term and request that students do not seek a thesis mentor ahead of beginning the program. Thesis mentors are available from over 25 departments within Columbia University Irving Medical Center and affiliated institutions. View an outline of how the master's thesis fits into the one-year MS program on our Curriculum page.
Select Research Projects
Travel Awards
Every year, we award a small number of student travel grants to support attendance to national and international conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. Our students present their thesis research findings, or attend as part of their ongoing research. Typically, students present at regional or national conferences, and publishing their research work is a successful corollary.
Publications
Manuscripts are published regularly in peer reviewed academic journals across the medical and scientific fields. Besides demonstrating their abilities in writing, research methodology, and data collection and analysis, publications are a highly-desired output of competitive students and professionals.