Personalized Health and Well-Being

The Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being is offering innovative programs, including the MSLS and MSCN degrees. The MSLS focuses on lifestyle medicine and NBHWC coaching. The MSCN will be coming soon.

At UNT Health, we are preparing for the future of health care and fulfilling our mission to create solutions for a healthier community. A large body of scientific literature supports a strong relationship between lifestyle habits and health. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of chronic disease conditions, such as Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity, and some types of cancer are directly attributable to lifestyle behaviors. As a result, 75% of our health care dollars go toward treating these lifestyle-related conditions. This model of care is not sustainable. Therefore, there is a growing demand for providers who can cost-effectively address lifestyle behaviors to promote sustainable change for optimal health and well-being.

The Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being is filling this gap by bringing together an interprofessional team to develop innovative educational programs and research endeavors, including the Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Sciences (MSLS) and Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN).

The Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Sciences (MSLS) focuses on evidence-based lifestyle medicine and coaching competencies through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC). This program focuses on merging evidence-based lifestyle medicine with National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) coaching competencies. Our graduates will have the foundational knowledge and skills to empower others to mobilize internal strengths and external resources to achieve true self-care reform.

The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN)

Clinical nutrition plays a vital role in improving health outcomes, preventing disease and enhancing quality of life through science-based dietary care. At UNT Health Fort Worth, the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program offers a flexible, seamless pathway to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. With online classes complemented by in-person training, this program delivers real-world training tailored to your career goals. You’ll complete coursework and internships that prepare you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and beyond while also gaining all the requirements needed to sit for the RDN exam. Contact us today to learn how you can join UNT Health’s inaugural MSNC cohort in fall 2026.

Vision: Aligning healthcare and optimal health by being the leading personalized health and well-being department in the nation.

Mission: Creating solutions for a healthier community by providing innovative training in health and wellness for the management and prevention of chronic disease.