Overview

Key facts

Grand Valley State University's Master of Science in Clinical Dietetics (M.S.C.D.) program is an innovative program taught by nationally recognized faculty. Graduate classes for Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists (RDN) will be available in Fall 2016 with curriculum especially designed for the working professional. The Coordinated Graduate Program in Clinical Dietetics for students wishing to attain eligibility for the national registration examination, is preparing for the accreditation process. Both tracks in the M.S.C.D are part of Grand Valley's Department of Public Health and College of Health Professions.

Career Opportunities

According to 2020 EMSI data, job opportunities for dietitians are expected to increase 10% in West Michigan and 9% in Michigan. The median annual wage was $60,382 for dietitians in 2019 but varies by region and job title. Clinical dietetics graduates often hold the following job titles:

Dietitians
Nutritionists
Clinical Dietitians
Registered Dietitians
Nutrition Consultants
Clinical Managers

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Emerging Professional Practice Issues in Clinical Dietetics

Nutritional Assessment

Food and Culinary Science

Supervised Practice: Food Management Systems

Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition

Advanced Nutrition Education, Counseling, and Coaching

Advanced Medical Nutritional Therapy

Research Methodology in Clinical Dietetics

Applied Statistics for Health Professions

Food, Culture and the Health Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

49 SCH

49-52

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 363 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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General requirements

In addition to the University requirements for admission, all students seeking a degree through Track A of the Clinical Dietetics, M.S. program must also meet the following requirements:

Grade point average of 3.0 (B) from all undergraduate coursework or a satisfactory score on the GRE
Personal statement of career goals and background experiences, including an explanation of how this program will help achieve educational and professional objectives
Personal interview
Evaluation of documented community service or work experience in food and nutrition
Successful completion of all Track A pre-requisite courses

Tuition Fees

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17718 USD / year

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17718 USD / year

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17718 USD / year

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Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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