Master of Science (MS) in Functional and Integrative Medicine
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Master of Science (MS) in Functional and Integrative Medicine
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Topic 4 — Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Therapeutics
Develop advanced knowledge of clinical nutrition, nutritional assessment, therapeutic diets, and personalized dietary interventions. This module covers macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrigenomics, dietary patterns, nutritional supplementation, and nutrient-drug interactions. Students will learn to evaluate nutritional status and develop evidence-informed nutrition strategies for chronic disease prevention, metabolic health, gastrointestinal conditions, and overall wellness.
Topic 3 — Root Causes of Chronic Diseases and Integrative Solutions
Investigate the complex contributing factors underlying chronic diseases, including inflammation, oxidative stress, metabolic dysfunction, environmental exposures, nutritional deficiencies, and lifestyle influences. Students will explore systems-based clinical assessment, chronic disease prevention, risk factor identification, and evidence-informed integrative strategies for addressing complex health conditions through personalized care planning.
Topic 2 — Digestive Health, Microbiome, and Functional Gastroenterology
Examine gastrointestinal physiology, digestive function, gut microbiome science, and the relationship between digestive, immune, and neurological health. This module explores common gastrointestinal conditions, including IBS, IBD, GERD, SIBO, and food intolerances. Students will evaluate digestive testing methods, nutritional interventions, microbiome-supportive strategies, and evidence-informed approaches to gastrointestinal health.
Topic 4 — Clinical Nutrition and Nutritional Therapeutics
Develop advanced knowledge of clinical nutrition, nutritional assessment, therapeutic diets, and personalized dietary interventions. This module covers macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrigenomics, dietary patterns, nutritional supplementation, and nutrient-drug interactions. Students will learn to evaluate nutritional status and develop evidence-informed nutrition strategies for chronic disease prevention, metabolic health, gastrointestinal conditions, and overall wellness.
Topic 5 — Lifestyle Medicine, Mind-Body Medicine, and Spiritual Health
Explore the scientific foundations of lifestyle medicine and the connections between physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being. This module covers stress management, sleep health, physical activity, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, behavioral change, and spiritual health considerations. Students will learn to evaluate lifestyle factors and develop patient-centered, evidence-informed strategies that support long-term health and wellness.
Topic 6 — Immunology, Inflammation, and Immune Modulation
Study the mechanisms of immune function, inflammation, immune regulation, autoimmunity, allergies, and chronic immune-related conditions. Students will examine innate and adaptive immunity, inflammatory signaling, immune-metabolic interactions, and the gut-immune connection. The module emphasizes the critical evaluation of nutrition, lifestyle, and complementary approaches to immune health, including their safety, limitations, and clinical relevance.
Topic 7 — Cardiometabolic and Longevity Medicine
Examine cardiovascular health, metabolic disorders, preventive medicine, and the science of healthy aging. Topics include insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, mitochondrial function, and longevity-related biological mechanisms. Students will explore cardiometabolic risk assessment, clinical biomarkers, nutritional interventions, exercise strategies, and evidence-informed approaches to long-term health optimization.
Topic 8 — Complementary and Traditional Medicine
Explore major complementary and traditional healthcare systems, including Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, naturopathic principles, botanical medicine, acupuncture, and other culturally rooted healing practices. Students will examine historical foundations, therapeutic philosophies, scientific evidence, potential risks, and ethical considerations. Emphasis is placed on critical evidence appraisal, patient safety, cultural awareness, and responsible integration with conventional healthcare.
Topic 9 — Women’s Health and Pediatric Functional Medicine
Explore functional and integrative approaches to women's health, reproductive wellness, maternal health, and pediatric development. This module examines hormonal health, PCOS, fertility, pregnancy nutrition, menopause, childhood nutrition, immune development, and common pediatric health concerns. Students will evaluate age-specific nutritional, metabolic, environmental, and lifestyle factors while emphasizing clinical safety and appropriate specialist referral.
Topic 10 — Functional Laboratory Testing and Clinical Diagnostics
Develop advanced understanding of laboratory testing, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-informed interpretation of clinical biomarkers. This module covers conventional blood tests, metabolic markers, hormone panels, inflammatory indicators, gastrointestinal testing, nutritional assessments, and selected specialty functional tests. Students will evaluate diagnostic accuracy, clinical utility, testing limitations, ethical considerations, and the responsible use of laboratory findings in personalized care planning.
Topic 11 — Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies
Explore the scientific foundations and emerging applications of regenerative medicine, tissue repair, and cellular therapies. Topics include stem cell biology, platelet-rich plasma, extracellular vesicles, exosomes, peptides, mitochondrial health, and cellular aging. Students will critically evaluate clinical research, distinguish established from investigational treatments, and examine regulatory requirements, ethical considerations, patient safety, and professional scope of practice.
Topic 12 — Integrative Therapeutics, Research Methods, Clinical Case Management, and Capstone Project
Integrate knowledge gained throughout the program through advanced clinical case analysis, research methodology, evidence appraisal, and individualized therapeutic planning. Students will develop skills in clinical documentation, research design, outcome evaluation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional decision-making. The module culminates in a graduate-level capstone project demonstrating critical thinking, scientific literacy, and competency in evidence-informed functional and integrative medicine.