Nutrition - MS

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The MS in Nutrition offers a choice of four tracks.

Nutrition Track I-MS IPND Track is designed for individuals seeking to attain the RD credential. The MS DPD in Nutrition is an accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD), completion of which certifies eligibility to apply for a dietetic internship. Graduates of the NUTR-MS program may work as nutritionists in a wide variety of health care facilities including hospitals and public health agencies.

Nutrition Track II MS Academic DI (36 credits) for students who have completed a Dietetic Internship in an academic/collegiate setting

Nutrition Track III MS External/Non-Academic DI (30 credits) for students who have completed a Dietetic Internship in a non-college/external setting such as a hospital or other health care facility.

Nutrition Track IV MS Focused Study (36 credits) encompasses core and major elective classes and a culminating experience. The anticipated student audience includes nutrition professionals (RDNs) with a BS degree, and current or graduated students with undergraduate degrees in nutrition, biology, allied health, etc. The curriculum allows elective course multi-disciplinary flexibility for integrative, focused study to this broad student audience. The Nutrition Program will foster partnerships with other majors at Hunter and other universities to enrich academic opportunities for students in this track.

Admission Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree in any field from an accredited university with a GPA of at least 3.0 preferred.

2. The Graduate Record Examination General Test (quantitative, verbal, written) or a prior master’s degree from an accredited U.S. university.

3. At least 30 credits in the following undergraduate or graduate-level basic science and math courses: one semester each of undergraduate courses in introductory foods science, introductory nutrition, general chemistry (with lab), organic chemistry (with lab), microbiology (with lab), and statistics or calculus, and two semesters of anatomy and physiology (with lab).

Academic Requirements and Course Distribution

Comprehensive Exam

All graduate students in the MS-Nutrition Program will be required to take a comprehensive exam to demonstrate understanding of the DPD course content. This exam will be given in the last semester of the program and will serve as the final exam in the Practicum course. The exam will be a multiple-choice exam that is similar in style to the ADA national registration exam for dietitians. In order to obtain the Verification Statement, a student must score at least 75% on the comprehensive exam and maintain good standing in the department. If a student scores < 75% on the exam, then the student will be allowed to retake the exam.