The Master of Science degree in Nutritional Science is an individualized program designed to develop specialized professional competence in the selected areas of food science, dietetics and nutrition, while also providing breadth in related areas. The program is designed for persons preparing for positions as public health nutritionists or supervisors in dietetics and food production and service, or doctoral study in nutrition and dietetics.
Graduate students seeking to qualify for the Registered Dietitian examination may complete appropriate course work and clinical experiences concurrently with requirements for the master’s degree by also completing courses in the Coordinated Dietetics Program (CDP), or the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The CDP requires a separate application for admission.
Admission to the Program
Graduate degree applicants must meet the university requirements for admission, which include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. To be admitted into the Master of Science degree program in Nutritional Science, applicants must also meet the following:
1. Apply to the University to be eligible for Fall Semester entry; admission is limited to Fall Semester only.
2. Grade point average of at least 3.0 in last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted.
3. Appropriate undergraduate preparation for desired specialization within the discipline of nutritional science.
4. Two letters of recommendation.
5. Statement of goals for graduate study.
6. Submission of G.R.E. (completed within the past five years) with minimum scores of: Verbal-400 (146 on new test); Quantitative 500
(144 on new test); and Analytical Writing- 3.5.
7. Completion of the following prerequisites:
