Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (Cert-HNFM)

Health professionals with a first professional degree (DC, MD, DO, ND, LAc, etc.) may enroll in the online graduate certificate in human nutrition and functional medicine. The curriculum includes eight required courses in the MS-HNFM program.

Mission Statement

The mission of the graduate certificate in human nutrition in functional medicine is to prepare current health care professionals to incorporate whole-person functional medicine approaches and clinical nutrition strategies into their practice framework. Graduates will be equipped to deliver a broader range of personalized care options to their patients and clients.

Admission Requirements - Cert-HNFM

UWS admits new students into the graduate certificate program each fall (October) and spring (April) quarter. Applicants should carefully review the program’s selection criteria to ensure that they are making the best possible presentation of their qualifications. The application for admission is available on the UWS website.

In addition to the general entry requirements for the College of Graduate Studies, students must also meet specific entry requirements listed below for the HNFM graduate certificate program.

• Health professionals with a master’s or doctoral degree may enroll in the online graduate certificate in human nutrition and functional medicine. The curriculum includes nine of the 18 required courses in the MS-HNFM program.
• Minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0.
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
• Prior college coursework in biology (minimum three semester credits or four quarter credits), physiology or anatomy/physiology (minimum three semester credits or four quarter credits), nutrition, and biochemistry (minimum three semester credits or four quarter credits) are required. Prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Essays (250 - 500 words).
• An interview with the MS-HNFM directors or a program instructor.
• Application fee.

Graduation Requirements - Cert-HNFM

The Cert-HNFM degree is conferred upon an individual who has fulfilled the following requirements:

• Maintenance of enrollment eligibility through satisfactory academic performance, professional development and behavior and non-academic behavior.
• Successful completion of all required courses, lectures, labs, practicums and seminars with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all required coursework.

Program Learning Outcomes - Cert-HNFM

Graduates of the HNFM graduate certificate will develop effective, evidence-informed management and wellness approaches utilizing nutritional and lifestyle interventions within a functional medicine framework.