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Accelerated Dietetics Degree Requirements

Complete these requirements to earn an accelerated degree in Dietetics.

B.S. Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Admission Requirements

  1. Completion of prerequisite courses and currently enrolled or eligible for enrollment at UND.
  2. Students must have a grade of "C" or better in undergraduate courses in nutrition and science courses. Recency of courses will be evaluated.
  3. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for all undergraduate work (based on A=4.0).
  4. Completion of 50 hours of service learning.
  5. Submission of the online application materials including three letters of recommendation, a statement of goals, résumé, and service learning hours form.
  6. Professional interview.
  7. Student applying to the accelerated BSD/MSND program must meet minimum requirements for admission set by the School of Graduate Studies, including English proficiency.

Degree Requirements

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be UND institutional credit) including:

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES listing).

II. The following curriculum:

Pre-professional requirements:

Pre-Dietetics students complete required prerequisite courses during their first two years of enrollment at the University of North Dakota. Applications to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics are accepted annually with a due date of February 15th.  Students typically apply during the spring semester of their sophomore year.   

Course List
Code Title Credits
N&D 100Introduction to Nutrition and Dietetics1
N&D 220Foodservice Safety and Sanitation *1
N&D 240Fundamentals of Nutrition3
N&D 240LFundamentals of Nutrition Laboratory1
N&D 250Contemporary Food and Nutrition Concepts3
N&D 260Principles of Foods and Food Science3
N&D 335World Food Patterns3
MATH 103College Algebra3
ENGL 110College Composition I3
ENGL 130Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences3
PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology3
COMM 110Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
CHEM 115Introductory Chemistry3
CHEM 115LIntroductory Chemistry Laboratory1
CHEM 116Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry3
CHEM 116LIntroduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory1
BIMD 220Human Anatomy & Physiology I3
BIMD 220LHuman Anatomy & Physiology I Lab1
BIMD 221Human Anatomy & Physiology II3
BIMD 221LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II Lab1
MGMT 300Principles of Management3
SOC 326Sociological Statistics3
or PSYC 241 Introduction to Statistics
Essential Studies/Elective Courses11
Total Credits63

Footnotes *CHEM 121 General Chemistry I, CHEM 121L General Chemistry I Laboratory, CHEM 122 General Chemistry II, CHEM 122L General Chemistry II Laboratory, CHEM 340 Survey of Organic Chemistry, and CHEM 340L Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory may be substituted for CHEM 115 Introductory Chemistry, CHEM 115L Introductory Chemistry Laboratory, and CHEM 116 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry, CHEM 116L Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory.

Professional Dietetics Requirements:

Students must maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a "C" grade or higher in all nutrition, science, and statistics courses.  Students enrolled in the accelerated BS/MS program are required to take 20 credit hours of N&D 498.

Course List
Code Title Credits
MED 205Medical Terminology1
N&D 310Nutrition Assessment3
N&D 325Nutrition Through the Life Cycle3
N&D 344Nutrition Education and Counseling3
N&D 345Community Nutrition3
N&D 348Sports Nutrition3
PPT 315Human Pharmacology3
N&D 350Medical Nutrition Therapy I3
N&D 380Food Service Production and Management3
N&D 441Nutritional Biochemistry4
N&D 450Medical Nutrition Therapy II3
N&D 480Interprofessional Health Care1
N&D 488Foundations of Dietetic Practice3
N&D 494Research in Nutrition and Dietetics1
N&D 498Supervised Practice in Dietetics20
Total Credits57

M.S. Requirements

The accelerated degree program applies to the Dietetics Specialization only.

Master of Science in Nutrition

Online M.S. in Nutrition - Nutrition Education & Counseling Specialization or Nutrition Science Specialization

Online M.S. Admission Requirements

  1. Completion of a bachelor's or higher degree in nutrition, dietetics or closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
  2. Students must have a grade of "C" or better in undergraduate courses in advanced nutrition or biochemistry and human physiology. Recency of courses will be evaluated.
  3. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for all undergraduate work and a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.0).
  4. Meet minimum requirements for admission set by the School of Graduate Studies, including English proficiency requirements.

Online M.S. Degree Requirements

Students seeking the Master of Science in Nutrition degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics:

  1. A minimum of 30 credits, including 9 credits of core requirements, 15-17 credits to complete one of the specializations, and 2-6 credits of electives.
  2. A maximum of 9 credit hours required for the degree may be transferred from another institution and must the meet the School of Graduate Studies transfer credit requirements.
  3. Completion of a week-long, campus-based training in nutrition practice and research skills for students completing the Nutrition Education and Counseling specialization.
  4. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

Curriculum

Core course requirements:

Course List
Code Title Credits
N&D 541Biochemical and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Macronutrients3
N&D 542Biochemical and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Micronutrients3
N&D 594Research Methods in Nutrition3

Nutrition Education and Counseling Specialization course requirements:

Course List
Code Title Credits
Graduate Level Statistics3
N&D 550Nutrition Education and Program Planning3
N&D 560Nutrition and Health Coaching3
N&D 590Directed Studies in Nutrition Intensive - Campus1
N&D 591Seminar in Nutrition1
N&D 596Nutrition Education and Counseling Practicum2
N&D 997Independent Study2
Electives6

Nutrition Science Specialization course requirements:

Course List
Code Title Credits
Graduate Level Statistics3
N&D 554Nutrigenomics3
N&D 561Nutrition and Pathophysiology I3
N&D 562Nutrition and Pathophysiology II3
N&D 591Seminar in Nutrition1
N&D 997Independent Study2
Electives6

N&D Electives (availability based on instructional resources, student interest, and minimum enrollment)

Course List
Code Title Credits
N&D 543Advanced Topics in Lifecycle Nutrition3
N&D 544Obesity and Eating Disorders3
N&D 545Nutrition in Disease Prevention and Wellness3
N&D 550Nutrition Education and Program Planning3
N&D 554Nutrigenomics3
N&D 560Nutrition and Health Coaching3
N&D 561Nutrition and Pathophysiology I3
N&D 562Nutrition and Pathophysiology II3
N&D 563Entrepreneurship in Nutrition and Dietetics3
N&D 590Directed Studies in Nutrition1-4
N&D 998Thesis1-4

Electives can come from any department that has relevant coursework. Courses must be approved by the student's academic advisor and be included on the student's Program of Study before the course is taken. Graduate level courses taken prior to acceptance as a graduate student at UND may be included in the student's Program of Study with approval.

On-Campus M.S. in Nutrition - Dietetics Specialization

On-Campus M.S. Accelerated Admission

The Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s (ABM) 5 year program is available for students completing the Coordinated Program in Dietetics, an accredited professional program.  All requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (BSD) and the Master of Science in Nutrition (MS) can be met with up to 12 credit hours of graduate coursework that may count toward requirements for each degree.

Students who have completed at least 60 undergraduate credit hours of required, pre-requisite coursework for dietetics and have been accepted to the professional phase of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics may apply to the ABM program. 

On-Campus M.S. Admission Requirements

The ABM program allows UND dietetics students the opportunity to complete degree requirements for a BSD and MS at an accelerated pace.  Students are expected to graduate with the MS within 12 months of completing their BSD.  Admission is competitive, and students must meet minimum admission requirements:

  1. Minimum requirements for admission set by the School of Graduate Studies, including English proficiency.
  2. Completion of pre-requisite courses and currently enrolled or eligible for enrollment at UND.
  3. Have a grade of "C" or higher in undergraduate courses in nutrition and science. Recency of courses will be evaluated.
  4. Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 for all undergraduate work (based on A=4.0).
  5. Be admitted to the professional phase of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at UND.
  6. Submit an online application for graduate studies before beginning coursework for the professional phase of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.  This application must include all required materials set by the School of Graduate Studies and a signed Program of Study including the 12 credit hours to be double counted toward the BSD and MS degrees.

On-Campus M.S. Degree Requirements

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher and “B” or higher in courses listed in the Program of Study.  Program requirements are:

  1. A minimum of 31 credits hours from core courses.
  2. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination.

Curriculum

Core requirements:

Course List
Code Title Credits
N&D 325Nutrition Through the Life Cycle3
N&D 350Medical Nutrition Therapy I3
N&D 380Food Service Production and Management3
N&D 450Medical Nutrition Therapy II3
N&D 541Biochemical and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Macronutrients3
N&D 542Biochemical and Physiological Basis of Nutrition: Micronutrients3
N&D 554Nutrigenomics3
N&D 560Nutrition and Health Coaching3
N&D 594Research Methods in Nutrition3
N&D 598Dietetics Practicum2-4
N&D 997Independent Study2

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

Licensure Requirements

This program meets the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification in several states. Check our licensure map for more details.

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desiree.tande@UND.edu
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