Overview

Why earn a master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Missouri State University?

Reach a milestone in your career: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Through our program, you’ll be eligible to take the RDN registration exam.
Are you already a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)? You can transfer up to 12 credit hours toward this master’s degree. Gain the leadership and communication skills needed to advance your career.
This program puts an emphasis on population health. You can help others in the community while pursuing your career goals.
You’ll have one-on-one attention from faculty who are active in research, clinical practices and community outreach programs. You can also network with local dietitians and preceptors, which can lead you to jobs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum
Population Health Nutrition
Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
Advanced Population Health Nutrition
Advanced Foodservice Management
Advanced Nutrition Counseling
Leadership in Nutrition and Dietetics
Statistics
Research Methods for the Health Professions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Springfield, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 359 other Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists:

Provide copy of Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist (RDN) identification card issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Completion of a baccalaureate degree from an ACEND accredited college or university.
Cumulative GPA of 3.00 over the last 60 hours of academic work taken.
A personal philosophy statement, two pages maximum, addressing the applicant's professional career goals and how the program will help accomplish these goals, in addition to discussing the applicant's strengths and areas of improvement.
One written recommendations received with the application must be without significant reservations/concern.
Work or volunteer reference
Current resume.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16798 USD / year

≈ 16798 USD / year
Out-of-State

16180 USD / year

≈ 16180 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9124 USD / year

≈ 9124 USD / year

Living costs

Springfield

United States

725 - 1020 USD / month

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

Funding

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