MNSD Nutritional Sciences & Dietetics at University of California, Berkeley

The Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics program prepares students for a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The program provides the required coursework and supervised practice hours for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialing examination eligibility. The program offers a clinically-focused curriculum with a metabolic basic science foundation and research experience.

Faculty: Rausser College of Natural Resources  |  Department: Metabolic Biology and Nutrition  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

The Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (MNSD) is a full-time continuous 21-month program. MNSD coursework provides the foundation for professional training and covers the core content areas of the profession including nutritional status assessment, clinical nutrition, management, and addressing communities through program development and policy. Students are primarily in the classroom their first year and learn through instruction, discussions, laboratories, and classroom activities.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Health & Medicine, Science & Research.

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