Requirements

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, human physiology and statistics. 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.

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 16 credits of core requirements, 10-11 credits to complete one of the specializations, and 4 or less 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:

Nutrition Education and Counseling Specialization course requirements:

Nutrition Science Specialization course requirements:

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

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.