MS Dietetics at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Improve people’s health, wellness and quality of life through good nutrition by becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In this program, you’ll learn how to assist people with disease prevention or management, allowing them to lead healthier, longer lives. Build your food and nutrition expertise by taking courses in topics such as nutrition education, nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy and food and nutrition management and leadership.

Faculty: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences | Department: Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences | Duration: 57 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (other terms may be available with the academic program’s permission) | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include FN 4500 Global Nutrition; FN 4640 Nutrition Counseling; FN 4650 Clinical Dietetics; FN 4660 Nutrition Assessment Laboratory; FN 4700 Quantity Food Production and Equipment; FN 4710 Quantity Food Production and Equipment Lab.

Career pathways

You’ll build career skills through case studies, role play, simulations, research and on-the-job experiences in hospitals, school districts and other professional settings. Related occupations listed for this programme include Dietitians and Nutritionists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) Transcripts for all post-secondary education will be required. Unofficial transcripts may be used for initial admission review.; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Three; Statement of Purpose; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language).; Other requirements; Prerequisite course completion:; Interview. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Domestic deadlines: fall July 30, spring Dec. 1. International deadlines: fall Apr. 15, spring Oct. 1. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable); GRE only where a programme requires it.

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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