MS Nutrition/Dietetic Internship at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The MS Nutrition/Dietetic Internship (MSDI) combines a master's degree in nutrition with the supervised practice needed to become a registered dietitian. The non-UMass track runs 21-24 months, with the master's completed in three full semesters and supervised practice starting the summer after spring. The internship is ACEND-accredited and campus-based, with about 1,200 supervised practice hours (about 1,000 in professional settings).

Faculty: School of Public Health and Health Sciences | Department: Nutrition | Duration: 21-24 months (MSDI); 16 months for the accelerated 4+1 track | Intake: Applications via DICAS and the Graduate School; ACEND deadlines currently Oct 8 and Jan 15 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Master's coursework in nutrition alongside supervised practice rotations, mostly at sites within an hour of the Amherst campus.

Career pathways

Eligibility for the CDR exam to become a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MSDI and standalone DI: completed ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics with signed DPD verification statement; two semesters of Medical Nutrition Therapy (grade B or better, within the last two years); two semesters of Anatomy & Physiology (grade B or better); cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above expected in undergraduate work (3.5 in graduate work); personal statement up to 1,000 words; virtual interview; three letters of recommendation; work or volunteer experience encouraged. External applicants apply through DICAS (fee $50 first programme, $25 each additional) and the Graduate School ($90 fee).

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.

Intake: Applications via DICAS and the Graduate School; ACEND deadlines currently Oct 8 and Jan 15

Duration: 21-24 months (MSDI); 16 months for the accelerated 4+1 track

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