Individuals who are intent in obtaining a dual degree can do so in a faster manner through Accelerated Degrees such as the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science to Master of Public Health. In this program, students are tasked to take five (5) graduate-level courses while completing the undergraduate requirements. Continuing into the master’s program is dependent on the student’s ability to pass eligibility requirements including the attainment of a minimum course grade in the five (5) courses.

Kaplan University offers this program in the online format and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Prospective students are associate or bachelor degree holders from other fields who desire to gain foundational knowledge in Nutrition Science and hope to serve as public health professionals. Through the utilization of approved transfer credits, students can complete a dual degree in as short as three (3) years.

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science is designed for students seeking leadership positions in nutrition, holistic healthcare, and dietetics while the Master of Public Health brings students to a similar path towards leadership and managerial positions in private, non-profit, and governmental organizations in the industry of public health. The combination of these two (2) programs provides a wider range of employment and career advancement opportunities for those who successfully complete the dual program. Aside from the shorter completion period, students are also given the advantage of lower cost because of the lesser number of credits that have to be finished. Graduates can expect to develop careers as health educator, epidemiologist, community health service worker, or health service manager. They can also pursue further studies through a doctoral degree program.