MS Nutrition and Dietetics at New York University

Programme overview

The MS prepares students for careers as dietitians and nutritionists and serves registered dietitians and students seeking the RD credential or advanced clinical nutrition training. It meets academic and internship requirements for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics registration eligibility.

Faculty: Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development | Department: Nutrition and Food Studies | Duration: 34 or 40 credits depending on concentration; Dietetic Internship is 12 months full-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: 40-credit Clinical Nutrition (pre-professional path to the RD), 34-credit Clinical Nutrition (RDN holders), 34-credit Foods and Nutrition. Coursework includes nutrition science, statistics, advanced clinical nutrition, Research Methods in Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy; the internship has at least 1,200 practice hours.

Career pathways

Dietitians and nutritionists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components: Résumé/CV Statement of Purpose Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Proficiency in English See NYU Steinhardt's Graduate Admissions website for additional information on school-wide admission. Some programs may require additional components for admissions. See How to Apply for admission requirements and instructions specific to each concentration: 40-Credit Clinical Nutrition 34-Credit Clinical Nutrition Foods and Nutrition Dual Degree Program (MS/BS in Nutrition and Dietetics)

Duration: 34 or 40 credits depending on concentration; Dietetic Internship is 12 months full-time

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