How to Apply to the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program

The application process for the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program has the following main steps:

• Complete an online admission application to the UAMS Graduate School through Workday.
• Send all requested material to the UAMS Graduate School Admissions Office unless otherwise instructed

If the applicant is admitted to the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program, additional requirements must be met before they enroll in the program.

• Receipt of state authorization for out-of-state distance education and/or out-of-state clinical placement (if applicable)
• Completion of the required immunizations and tests
• Submission of the UAMS Student Pre-Enrollment Medical Form
• Major medical health insurance coverage that meets minimum standards as designated by UAMS
• Completion of a criminal background check and drug screen

Re-Applying and Re-Admission

Students who have applied for a previous admission cycle or who withdraw or are dismissed from the UAMS Graduate School for any reason must re-apply for admission. Refer to the UAMS Graduate School’s Prospective Students website for details about the process.

International Applicants

The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program is unable to accept applications from international students with F-1 visas into either track of the program at this time.

The application deadline for the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Program is the last Friday in July for fall admission, while the deadline for spring admission is the first Friday in December. Applications not completed by these dates may not be considered for admission to the program.

Applicants should begin the process the previous semester. Applicants who wait until the month before the deadline to begin the process often do not meet the application deadline.

Please check with the UAMS Graduate School to see when the admission application opens up each year.

To apply to a UAMS Graduate School degree program, you must complete the online admission application through Workday.

You can save your application and return to it at a later date. However, it will not be considered for review until it is submitted. After submitting your application, you will need to return to the application site to complete any remaining action items related to your application.

Personal Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Submit your personal resume or curriculum vitae by the application deadline by uploading it to the application or emailing it to the UAMS Graduate School Admissions Office at GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu.

Statement of Purpose

Submit your statement of purpose by the application deadline by uploading it to the application or emailing it to the UAMS Graduate School Admissions Office at GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu.

Refer to the admission requirements for more details about the requirements for the statement of purpose.

Letters of Recommendation

Submit your letters of recommendation by the application deadline by uploading them to the application or emailing it to the UAMS Graduate School Admissions Office at GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu.

Refer to the admission requirements for more details about the requirements for the letters of recommendation.

Send all requested materials to the UAMS Graduate School Admissions Office unless otherwise instructed.

Please send all application materials to:
UAMS Graduate School
4301 W. Markham Street, Slot #601
Little Rock, AR  72205

If using courier or delivery services:
UAMS Graduate School
Admin West Building #1
300 Hooper Drive, Room 1.213
Little Rock, AR 72205

You may also email application materials to GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu.

Official Transcripts

Arrange for each post-secondary academic institution you have attended to forward an official transcript of your coursework.

Official transcripts should be sent directly to the UAMS Graduate School Admissions Office either electronically or via mail. Official electronic transcripts can be sent via Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse to GraduateAdmissions@uams.edu.

For more detailed information about official transcripts, please refer to the UAMS Graduate School website.

International Transcripts

If an applicant is basing their eligibility on credits from an international post-secondary academic institution, they are required to arrange for the official transcript or copy to be evaluated by Education Credential Evaluators Inc. or World Education Services.

An official copy of the evaluation must be sent directly to the UAMS Graduate School from the respective agency.

Refer to the UAMS College of Health Professions Future Students website for details about the evaluation of international transcripts.

English Fluency and Literacy Test Scores

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose native language is not English, are required to demonstrate fluency (speaking) and literacy (reading and writing). The Test of English as a Foreign Language and the International English Language Testing System are the two accepted tests for this purpose.

An official copy of the test scores must be sent directly to UAMS from the respective testing service.

Refer to the English Fluency and Literacy Requirement policy for details.

If the applicant is admitted to the program, the following additional requirements must be met before they enroll in the program.

State Authorization of Distance Education and Clinical Placement

Students enrolling in a distance education program who are not residing in Arkansas, as well as students who are going to a state other than Arkansas for clinical experience, must have prior approval from that state’s higher education agency. Federal Program Integrity standards require UAMS to gain this approval.

Fortunately, Arkansas along with many other states have joined the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement. Members of the SARA provide automatic approval to other member states to “operate” in that state. More information on state authorization for distance education to include out-of-state clinical placement of students can be found on the UAMS Academic Affairs website.

Should you have any questions regarding state authorization or the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, please contact Latrina Prince, Ed.D., associate dean for academic affairs, at 501-526-7396 or PrinceLatrina@UAMS.edu.

Immunizations and Tests

Accepted students must show documentation of certain required immunizations or tests prior to enrolling in a UAMS Graduate School program. Refer to the UAMS Student and Employee Health Services website for details.

Pre-Enrollment Medical Form

Thirty days prior to their first semester’s registration, all individuals admitted must submit the UAMS Student Pre-Enrollment Medical Form. This form is used by UAMS Student and Employee Health Services to verify required immunizations and to establish a baseline for treating illnesses occurring after admission.

Health Insurance

All students admitted to a UAMS College of Health Professions degree or certificate program are required to have major medical health insurance coverage at all times that meet minimum standards as designated by UAMS. For health insurance information, please refer to the UAMS Student Life website.