Overview

The Nutrition program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides advanced nutrition competencies and skills for application in clinical, research, and group settings.

The M.S. program offers both a thesis and non-thesis option. The M.S. thesis option is designed for students who are interested in pursuing research or an advanced degree. Students wishing to continue on in a Ph.D. program should follow the thesis option. Candidates who elect the M.S. thesis option must meet the requirements for a thesis, including pursuit of original research.

The M.S. non-thesis option is designed for students who are not interested in pursuing research. Instead, students take additional courses, including a graduate seminar in which they identify a topic, review the literature, and present a synthesis of their findings.

Information for Graduate Students Interested in Becoming a Registered Dietitian (R.D.)

The RD credential is nationally recognized and currently requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, as well as courses that meet the University’s Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements. Starting in 2024, a Master’s degree will be required to achieve the RD credential. Because of this, we are recommending that students considering a post-graduate degree, with the intention of becoming an RD, pursue the MS degree. Students can complete the requirements for the DPD Verification Statement as part of a Master’s program at UMass. Following completion of the DPD program, a prospective dietitian will need to complete 1200 hours of supervised practice in a Dietetic Internship; then, pass a national exam. Application to these programs is very competitive with a national acceptance rate of 50%. Students typically need a GPA of 3.5 or above, as well as nutrition field experience to be accepted.

Although the MS degree is not an accredited program with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the DPD Director can grant a verification statement to MS students who meet the DPD established criteria, certifying that they are eligible for dietetic internships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life Cycle Nutrition

Nutrition and Metabolism

Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism

Public Health Nutrition

Vitamins & Minerals

Methods in Nutrition Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 374 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirements of the Graduate School include: A completed Graduate School Application and forms, GPA > 2.75; official transcripts from all colleges attended; and two letters of reference. In addition, all foreign students must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have achieved a score of 250 or higher.

Prerequisite courses required for admission include general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, statistics, and basic nutrition.

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 12 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 12 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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