Overview

The program Nutrition and Dietetics at Michigan State University includes a supervised practice component of the Dietetic Internship at arranged sites in Michigan and online coursework in research methods, advanced clinical nutrition, statistics, and seminars. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In addition to supervised practice planned to result in competencies enumerated by the accrediting council, the program provides students with opportunities to engage in evidence-based activities and further acquisition of professional skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program and conferral of the master’s degree, students may sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitian Nutritionists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Human Nutrition
Advanced Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition Seminar
Human Nutrition Practicum
Master's Project
Statistics for the Healthcare Professional

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

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

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The MSU Dietetic Internship participates in an online Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS). An admissions committee of MSU faculty and preceptors reviews applications and prepares a ranked list of approved applicants which is also reviewed by the FSHN Graduate Affairs Committee to ensure accepted applicants meet graduate school admissions criteria. An independent matching process is used to fill slots in internships nationwide based on the priority rankings of both applicants and internships.To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, an applicant must:

have a Verification Statement from an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD);
complete a dietetic internship application through the Dietetic Internship Central Application Service (DICAS), which includes a personal statement, resume, three letters of reference, and transcripts from all colleges and universities attended;
have a prior DPD and overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher;
complete the MSU application for graduate studies.

Tuition Fee

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International

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

26790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 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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