MPS Dietetics at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Dietetics Master of Professional Studies (MPS) focuses on coursework that combines advanced knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, and evidence-based practice. Graduates will be positioned to interpret and communicate evidence-based nutrition concepts to socioeconomically and culturally diverse audiences including content experts, educators, media, patients/clients, and the public.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences | Duration: 3 years / Plan C 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Nutrition Selectives, Statistics Selective.

Career pathways

The Dietetics MPS Program was developed for students intending to pursue a career in dietetics and plan to sit for the Entry-level Registration Examination for Dietitians, colloquially referred to as the RDN Exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Dietetics MPS Program applicants are required to submit the following with their application package: DPD Affidavit Personal Statement Diversity Statement Resume 2 Letters of Recommendation Dietetics Master of Professional Studies (MPS) applicants are required to have successfully completed an ACEND-accredited undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Fall admission only. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Admitted MPS applicants will be required to submit their DPD Verification Statement to the MPS Graduate Program Coordinator prior to the first day of classes of the term for which they are admitted. In lieu of a DPD Verification Statement, admitted applicants can submit a signed approval form from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Department of Food Science and Nutrition DPD Program Director. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan C 30 credits

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