Overview

We prepare graduates with the advanced knowledge, expanded skills, and intellectual maturity necessary to become progressive, innovative, and interprofessional practitioners and leaders in the dynamic health care environment.

The Clinical Nutrition program of Rutgers University is a hybrid program. Courses are completed online, and supplemented with virtual face-to-face meetings. Students are required to come to campus three times during their course of study.

Program Goals

Advances knowledge and expands skills necessary to execute the role of innovative and progressive dietetics practitioners

Provides an outcomes-oriented, student-centered approach to graduate education

Promotes collaboration and interdisciplinary education through advanced level courses

Promotes the design, conduct, and analysis of clinical nutrition/dietetics research

Advocates professional leadership and service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Weight Management and Disordered Eating

Clinical Nutrition Research Advisement

Clinical Nutrition Management

Nutrition Epidemiology

Subspecialty Clinical Nutrition Practice Project

Advanced Clinical Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

31 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences Food Science View 42 other Masters in Food Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students must be Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs)

International applicants must hold an equivalent credential that meets US standards set by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

International students must submit additional materials including: TOEFL, official copy of a transcript evaluation prepared by a recognized transcript agency such as World Education Services

A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required for admission. Applicants with a lower GPA may be considered on an individual basis

At least six months of clinical experience as an RDN

Application materials include

SHP application

An official copy of the transcript from the highest nutrition degree earned

Copy of RDN card

Resume or CV

A letter of intent describing short and long-term goals for completing the MSCN program

One letter of recommendation from an individual with a graduate degree who is familiar with your professional work

Tuition Fee

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International

38564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1244 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

38564 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1244 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

25699 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 829 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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