Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MS) at Emory University

Programme overview

An online, distance-based programme with two in-person intensives, combining advanced coursework, research and supervised practice. The programme holds ACEND candidacy status.

Faculty: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing | Duration: 4 consecutive semesters, full-time; 50 credit hours | Intake: Fall 2027 start; rolling review | Study mode: full-time, online | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

50 credit hours across 17 courses with more than 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice, plus simulation at the Emory Nursing Learning Center.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for the CDR registration exam to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, with settings including hospitals, private practice, public health, corporate wellness, industry and sports nutrition.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BA/BS in a science or health discipline preferred; cumulative GPA 3.0 and science GPA 3.0; eight physical science and math prerequisites within 7 years with B- or higher (biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology, introductory nutrition, psychology or sociology, statistics, medical terminology unless exempt); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo if English is a second language; transcripts, resume, $50 application fee; U.S. citizenship or legal residency; interview may be requested; personal statement optional. Rolling admissions.

The Laney Graduate School is accepting applications for all PhD and master's programmes for Fall 2027.

Laney Graduate School application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card online; limited fee waivers available). Deadlines are set by each programme and fall at midnight US Eastern time on the programme's deadline date.

Goizueta One-Year MBA deadlines: Early September 2, 2026; Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 3, 2027. Two-Year MBA deadlines: Round 1 September 30, 2026; Round 2 January 6, 2027; Round 3 March 17, 2027. The Full-time, Executive and Evening MBA application fee is $175.

Nursing (MN pathway to MSN or DNP): Round 1 August 1, 2026; Round 2 October 1, 2026; Round 3 December 1, 2026. CRNA: Round 1 June 1, 2026; Round 2 September 1, 2026. Application fee is $50.

Anesthesiologist Assistant MMSc: rolling review with application deadline on or before December 1, 2026 (4:59 p.m. EST); applications go through CASAA with a $65 Emory administrative fee.

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