Prerequisite Courses
Admission Requirements
The following are the minimum admission requirements and do not guarantee acceptance into the program:
- Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
- Verification Statement from an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Total Grade Point Average (GPA) ≥ 2.7
- Combined Science/Math GPA ≥ 2.0
- Dietetics/Nutrition GPA ≥ 3.0
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores
Selection Process
The following are considered by a selection committee when reviewing applicants for the program:
- Academic performance (GPA and GRE scores)
- Applicant’s personal statement
- Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
- Work and volunteer experience
- Extracurricular activities
All applications are reviewed that meet admission requirements. Preference is given to applicants with an overall GPA ≥ 3.0, a math/science GPA ≥ 2.5 and those who have work or volunteer experience in a healthcare setting. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability status as a criterion in deciding against any individual in matters of admission, placement, transfer, hiring, dismissal, compensation, fringe benefits, training, tuition assistance, and other personnel or educationally-related actions.
