Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate at Thomas Jefferson University

The Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate at Thomas Jefferson University is a Graduate Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered online at the Online campus in Philadelphia, United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on May 1, 2027.

About Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate

Application Process & Deadlines

To be considered complete and eligible for review, all supporting materials must be received by the deadline.

Fall Application Deadline: August 1
Spring Application Deadline: December 1

Application Requirements & Instructions

The Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate will provide the knowledge for healthcare professionals to develop a patient-centered care plan using biometric data and evidence-based nutritional lifestyle medicine approaches, to improve patient outcomes.

The Institute of Emerging Health Professions and The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health are joining forces to introduce integrative health education for clinicians and healthcare professionals. The Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, established in 2017, includes the historic first and only department of "Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences," housed within a medical college. At the Marcus Institute, leading clinicians in the field combine the best of modern medicine with functional, integrative health approaches designed to empower patients, add value to their treatment plans, and enhance health performance and vitality. A professional healthcare license or current enrollment in a healthcare program leading to licensure is required for admission consideration.

Curriculum

At Jefferson, Integrative Medicine is a new physician specialty, and "integrative health" includes the combined medical services and wellness therapies that are utilized in our practice to improve overall health status. The Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate is unique in that it provides a foundation in nutritional science, as well as clinical and integrative applications of diets and specific nutrients. With an increasingly high demand for nutrition education among physicians and many other health professionals, learners will be better equipped to address nutrition as a tool for improving overall health outcomes across a wide range of patients.

Courses

Developed and instructed by industry experts, the program consists of three online 3-credit courses for a total of 9 credits. This graduate certificate program was developed specifically for licensed, or soon to be, healthcare providers.

Course Name	Credit Hours
*Foundations in Integrative Nutrition	3
Functional Genomic, Proteomics and Metabolomics	3
Advanced Concepts in Integrative Nutrition	3

*Option to take one course as non-matriculated student

Disciplines

Institute of Emerging Health Professions & Marcus Institute of Integrative Health

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

International applicants may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Additional information about the English Language Proficiency requirement can be found on the Admissions Information page for your program of interest.

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate at Thomas Jefferson University

After submitting the application, you will receive instructions on how to submit the supporting application materials listed below through your online MyJefferson account. If you prefer, you may also mail your materials to:

Thomas Jefferson University
Application Document Processing
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144

You will receive a MyJefferson identification number via email once you submit your application for admission. Be sure to include your name and MyJefferson ID on all documents that you mail to Jefferson.

Supporting Materials

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences. Admission decisions are individualized to the specific attributes of the applicant.

Transcripts: Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions you have attended and/or from which you earned credit. Official transcripts must be sent electronically by the institution to [email protected] or mailed to the address above. Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission for this academic program.

Personal Statement: Submit a statement of purpose outlining your interest in the program, how the course of study relates to your desired career path, and your academic and job-related experiences that are relevant to the program.

Letters of Recommendation: Submit three letters of reference that provide insight into your academic and/or professional competence. References from college or university faculty members or professional sources are accepted. You may request recommendations through your MyJefferson account.

Résumé: A current professional résumé is required.

Integrative Nutrition Advanced Practice Certificate at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia