School of Integrative and Functional Medicine
Nutrition Oncology Graduate Certificate
A distance education program focusing on the:
- scientific study of carcinogens
- onset of malignancy in cells, tissues, blood, and organs
- genetics of cancer
- anatomy and physiology of cancer cells
- study of cancer behaviors and treatments
Instruction in:
- gene expression
- oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes
- viral genes and cancer proliferation
- regulation of signal transduction
- cancer proteins
- hormonal and growth factors in cancer cells
- tumor promotion, progression, and metastasis
- carcinogen receptors and metabolism
- carcinogen ecology
- immunological targeting
- studies of genetic, chemical, radiologic and other treatment therapies
Curriculum
Integrative medical oncology and nutrition for mental health
To request program information, click here.
Credits: 20
Duration: 2 semesters
Tuition: $1,030 per credit
Curriculum
| ONC501 | Integrative Medical Oncology I | 2 Credits |
| ONC502 | Integrative Medical Oncology II | 2 Credits |
| GASTP502 | Principles of Neurophysiology | 3 Credits |
| NUT503 | Diet, Genes, & Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| NUT507 | Nutrition Oncology | 3 Credits |
| NUT512 | Nutrition for Mental Health | 3 Credits |
| NUT500 | Integrative & Functional Nutrition I | 3 Credits |
| NUT590 | Medical and Professional Ethics | 1 Credit |
Nutrition Oncology Graduate Certificate Plan of Study
| Semester 1 | |
| Integrative Medical Oncology I | 2 Credits |
| Nutrition for Mental Health | 3 Credits |
| Integrative & Functional Nutrition I | 3 Credits |
| Medical and Professional Ethics | 1 Credit |
| 9 Credits | |
| Semester 2 | |
| Nutrition Oncology | 3 Credits |
| Integrative Medical Oncology II | 2 Credits |
| Diet, Genes, & Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| Principles of Neurophysiology | 3 Credits |
| 11 Credits |
Program Application Requirements
- 3 letters of reference
- Curriculum Vitae/Résumé
- Official transcripts from all higher education institutions
- Personal statement letter
- Copies of TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
- Application, $35.00 application fee (non-refundable), click here to apply.
Program Admission Requirements
- Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degree from a regional, national or international equivalency accredited agency recognized by the United States Department of Education in a related field.
- A GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned.
- If applicant’s first language, or language of instruction, is not English, English proficiency examination scores are required for the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores are 550 (pBT) or 213 (cBT) or 79 (iBT).
- The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score required is 6.5.
- The PTE Academic minimum score required is 53.
- Active/Current Medical and/or License/Certification recommended.
- Interview with JPU representative