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Admission REQUIREMENTS

Steps to apply


prerequisites

  • Overall minimum GPA of 3.0 (confirmed with transcripts)

Preferred:

  • Nutrition/dietetics classes passed with a B- or better.

Additional prerequisites are different depending on whether the applicant earned their undergraduate degree from:


from accredited Nutrition and Dietetics program

Students with a verification statement from an accredited bachelor’s degree program (DPD) in nutrition and dietetics, will automatically meet all course requirements. Grade requirements still apply.


From non-accredited Nutrition and Dietetics program or a closely-related field

Prerequisites for starting the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics program with a undergraduate degree in biology, exercise science or health education, or in nutrition and dietetics from a non-accredited program:

  • 1 year of general chemistry
  • 1 year of anatomy and physiology 
  • 1 year of biology or microbiology
  • Food science 
  • Introduction to nutrition (3 credits)
  • Nutrient metabolism course, such as cell biochemistry, biochemistry or advanced nutrition
  • Food service management/Quality foods class and ServSafe

Students not meeting course prerequisites should discuss options to take these courses with the program director. Other courses not on this list, such as Lifecycle Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Human Pathophysiology, Exercise Physiology, Introduction to Sociology, and other related courses will be considered in the event that some of the exact prerequisite courses have not been taken.

Transcripts from all colleges attended will be evaluated for meeting prerequisites.

Admission requirements:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Work requirement in food service or health care (200 hour minimum)
  • Nutrition coursework minimum B- average
  • Consideration of non-tangibles including attendance, professionalism, behavior, attitude and professional interest
  • Personal statement
  • Interview with faculty and selection committee

Application Requirements

  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum vitae

Steps to apply

Follow the steps below to apply to the Bluffton University RDN Integrated Master’s Program in Dietetics.

  • Your application is reviewed by the director of admissions and the program director.
  • You will be notified in writing of the admission decision.
  • Submit your deposit to secure your seat in the program.
  • Welcome to Bluffton University!
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