Dietetics (MS)
Dietetics (MS)
The Masters of Science in Dietetics will provide the required didactic coursework and supervised experiential learning within a 2-year Master's program. The MS in Dietetics will serve students interested in becoming Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). This program will allow students to focus on knowledge and skills for an entry level RDN at a Master's level. The program will include coursework that meets the future education model's standards and competencies that are set forth by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The coursework will use competencies, performance indicators, and practice illustrations to demonstrate assessment of critical thinking, interprofessional collaboration, communication, evidence-based research, ethics, leadership, and dietetics knowledge. The students will be placed in a variety of practicum settings to complete competencies which affords the graduates to take the registration examination for dietitians. Upon passing the exam, RDNs my hold a number of positions in the areas of healthcare, foodservice, community, academia and/or research.
Note: Because the number of applicants may exceed the number of available spots, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
Step #3: Admission Criteria & Courses
Click here to view the program’s admission requirements and courses from the current graduate catalog.
Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- For additional information, visit the International Admission page of our website.
For estimated costs visit Tuition and Fees.
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