Overview

Key facts

Some Nutrition programs at Boston University incorporate the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and/or a Dietetic Internship (DI). The DPD and the DI are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; 312-899-0040, ext. 5400. A car may be necessary to get to the DI site. The DI is a 29-week, 6-credit course requiring payment of tuition. In addition, a $1,000 fee must be paid to the site.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to conduct an effective dietary counseling session.

Demonstrate the ability to interpret current research in nutrition and health.

Demonstrate the ability to design research studies to answer current and relevant nutrition-related questions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Topics in Clinical Nutrition

Nutritional Epidemiology

Metabolic Regulation

Foundations of Interprofessional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

You must apply online using the BU Online Application for Graduate Admissions.

Your personal statement must be limited to a maximum of 500 words and must answer ONLY the following questions: “Why are you interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in nutrition?” and “Why do you want to complete a Master’s degree in nutrition and Dietetic Internship at Boston University/Sargent College?”

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Required Documents after Academic Admission

A completed, signed International Student Data Form or International Applicant Coversheet

Copy of the personal information page of your current passport.

Copies of all current visas, if applicable.

Financial support documentation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71202 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71202 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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