A therapeutic nutrition program is designed to teach students how to use nutrition to treat disease. Between lectures and research, students may learn about biomedicine, naturopathic principles, food as medicine and disease management.

A master program may be offered in a variety of different fields, allowing students of almost any subject to enhance their knowledge and improve their credentials. This degree generally takes one to three years to obtain, although requirements may vary.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.