MS, Nutrition and Dietetics: 40-Credit Clinical Nutrition

The 40-credit Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Concentration in Clinical Nutrition offers advanced training for students seeking to attain the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential.

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Degree Details

Official Degree Title

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Concentration in Clinical Nutrition

Licensure or Certification

Format

Full-time or Part-time

Credits

Start Date

Spring

Application Deadline

October 1

Start Date

Fall

Application Deadline

January 15

Upcoming Information Session

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM until 6:00 PM

The goals of the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics with a Concentration in Clinical Nutrition are to provide you with the knowledge and skills to:

Educate individuals and the public on food choices that will optimize health and prevent disease
Apply nutrition principles and diet assessment to the treatment of diet-related disease conditions
Manage human, financial, and physical resources to improve the nutritional care of individuals and population groups
Help improve the nutritional status of individuals and population groups
Monitor trends and issues in the discipline of nutrition, and translate this information into curriculum, education, and training programs
Apply research principles and methods to the examination of current problems in nutrition and health

This curriculum provides advanced academic training leading to an MS degree for students who also seek the Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.

If you have not yet obtained a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement, you must complete the foundational DPD courses in nutrition and dietetics, which meet both prerequisite requirements to study at the master's level and eligibility requirements for applying to ACEND- accredited dietetic internships. You do not need to complete a DPD before applying to the 40-credit clinical nutrition master's degree.

Students who have already completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)-accredited program and obtained a DPD Verification Statement may begin taking graduate-level courses upon acceptance to this degree.

Learn more about becoming a Registered Dietitian.

Learn more about the NYU Steinhardt DPD and read the DPD Handbook.

This degree provides the opportunity for you to meet the registration eligibility requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) — passing this exam enables you to become a Registered Dietitian.

Graduates are currently employed in a variety of positions, including:

Clinical dietitians or managers of nutrition programs in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities
Members of clinical specialty teams in pediatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, infectious-disease surgery, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and critical care services
Counselors of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and hypertension
Community nutritionists in government or private programs
Private nutrition consultants to the general public, health care agencies, weight management programs, government agencies, and the food industry
Staff members of health departments, federal agencies such as the USDA, National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration
Nutrition teachers in schools, colleges, universities, and health programs
Project officers of philanthropic foundations
Roles that focus on nutrition education, media, and communications of food, nutrition, and health

Program Benefits for International Students

If you’re an international student, you may be able to work in the United States after graduation for an extended period of time. Most students studying on F-1 visas will be eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) off-campus work authorization. F-1 students in our program may also be eligible for the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) OPT extension, allowing you to extend your time in the United States to pursue degree-related work experience for a total of 36 months or 3 years. For more information on who can apply for this extension visit NYU’s Office of Global Services: STEM OPT.