Overview

The Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership M.Sc. at Nicholls State University provides a comprehensive pathway for students to achieve advanced expertise in the field of dietetics. This postgraduate programme is specifically structured to help students meet the eligibility requirements for the CDR Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) examination while fostering essential management skills.

Why Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics at Nicholls State University?

Delivered entirely online, the curriculum offers the flexibility required by working professionals and those concurrently completing internship requirements. The programme requires the completion of thirty-six semester hours, balancing a rigorous core of clinical nutrition and research with a distinct focus on leadership within healthcare environments.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1168 per credit
National fee: USD 1168 per credit
Local fee: USD 1168 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of eighteen hours of core requirements and eighteen hours of elective coursework. Modules may include:

Leadership Theories and Practice
Leadership in Clinical Nutrition
Food Systems Management
Public Policy and Advocacy in Dietetics
Research
Interprofessional Communication & Collaboration in Healthcare
Advanced Counseling and Education Theories
Nutrition in the Older Adult
Nutrition Entrepreneurship

Careers with Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership

Graduates of this programme are prepared for advanced roles in the nutrition and dietetics sector, with a specific emphasis on clinical leadership. The training supports career progression into management positions within hospitals, private healthcare facilities, and public health organisations. By completing this degree, students gain the academic credentials necessary to sit for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) exam, opening doors to professional practice across the healthcare industry.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Nutrition
Leadership
Dietetics
Food Science

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Thibodaux, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements into the master’s program include acceptance into the Dietetic Internship Program or the following:
Bachelor’s degree and a DPD Verification statement from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship Program, or confirmation of registered dietitian credentials.
Undergraduate GPA: minimum of 2.8
Conditional admissions with the approval of the program admissions committee.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21024 USD / year

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21024 USD / year

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In-State

21024 USD / year

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Funding

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