Overview

The Applied Nutrition degree at James Madison University blends a high-level graduate degree and supervised experiential learning to offer the student an opportunity to study and develop exceptional skills to provide nutrition care to a variety of populations.

This graduate program is for persons with a passion for helping people live healthier and more productive lives through nutrition and physical activity.

Key Features

After successful completion of the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition, students can take the national credentialing examination. Upon passing the national credentialing examination administered under the direction of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) graduates are recognized as Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Professional Seminar

Global Nutrition

Advanced Food Service Management

Integrated Nutrition

Research Methods in Dietetics

Nutrition in Disease Development, Progression and Prevention

Population Nutrition and Policy

Maternal, Infant and Child Nutrition

Nutrition Education and Counseling

Food Science and Product Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 21 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-15 00:00:00

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More details

The rolling admissions process is ongoing until filled or two weeks before the start of the term.

Language

English

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Credits

50 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 362 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Prerequisite courses in nutrition, microbiology, organic chemistry, biochemistry, human anatomy, human physiology, psychology, and statistics are prerequisites for admission to the program.

Current ServSafe Manager certificate (or prior to the first fall semester)

Personal statement (750 words)- In your personal statement please reflect on the following questions:

Why do you want to enter the nutrition and dietetics profession?

What appeals to you most about our program?

How has your experience and/or education prepared you to succeed in this program?

What are your career goals? How will studying here help you achieve those goals?

What other information would you like the selection committee to know about you?

Three letters of recommendation (letters can be from anyone in a position to be able to speak to the applicant's potential for success as a graduate student.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32228 USD / year

≈ 32228 USD / year
Out-of-State

32228 USD / year

≈ 32228 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16371 USD / year

≈ 16371 USD / year

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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