MS Dietetics and Nutrition at University of Kansas

Programme overview

Our master's degree in dietetics and nutrition focuses on developing critical thinking, research, and leadership skills that enable graduates to make meaningful contributions to clinical settings, research, public health initiatives, and nutrition policy development. Practice Competency: Students gain advanced knowledge of the biochemical, pathological, and physiological processes of disease to build a better understanding of disease prevention and treatment through nutrition

Faculty: School of Health Professions | Department: Health Professions› | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

The Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition degree program consists of 30 credit hours with both thesis and non-thesis research options. Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The application process for this program is online. Detailed instructions on how to apply are posted on the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition website. Application deadlines for the MS program are June 1 for fall semester, October 30 for spring semester and March 31 for summer semester. If you are interested in the Dual MS/Dietetic Internship program, please see that tab for those application dates. Admission requirements: A bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized by the US Department of Education is required and must be documented by submission of official transcript indicating the degree has been conferred before entering the program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking, $40 certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme. Apply through the KU graduate application system (KU Graduate for Lawrence, Edwards and Online programmes; KU Medical Center for KUMC programmes).

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