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School of
Population Health, Nutrition & Wellness

Program Highlights

•Vegetarian Nutrition emphasis

•Online coursework with 8 week long classes

• Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

• Current RDNs are also eligible for the MS Nutrition and Wellness

• Students must have completed their bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Nutrition & Dietetics and have a verification statement prior to the start of the program, or be in their senior year completing a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Otherwise, this may affect their application process and academic requirements (see below).

• Option for accelerated track (Summer semester through Spring semester)

6% projected job growth. On aerage about 6,200 opennings for dietitians & nutritionists per year over the decade.

Job Growth

The median annual wage for dietitians and nutritionist was $73,850 in May 2024.

Pay Outlook

Dietitians and Nutritions develop meal and nutrition plans to meet the health needs of clients.

Work Environment

Application Requirements

Students with an ACEND accredited bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics:

1. Apply as a graduate student in our online application system.
2. Copies of transcripts—please note that admitted students are required to submit official final transcripts after admission decision.
3. Verification statement from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
4. Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
5. Resume providing a complete overview of employment, research or special projects.
6. Three recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.

If you did not complete a Dietetic Internship: Apply to the to the Dietetic Internship through DICAS.

Students with a bachelor's degree in a different field/ from an international institution

• Apply as a undergraduate transfer student in our online application system.
• Submit all the admission documents required for undergraduate transfer students.
• Complete the pre-requisites and second bachelor’s degree through 糖心动漫vlog University.
• Follow steps 1-6 listed above
 

 

 

Deadlines & More Info

Application Deadlines

  • Spring (January–May): November 15
  • Summer Session 1 (May–August): April 1
  • Summer Session 2 (May–August): May 1
  • Summer Session 3 (May–August): June 1

Please be sure to have all the necessary documents while completing your application

 

 

 

More Information...

Haven't Completed Your Internship?
Learn more information about our Dietetic Internship from this page!

30-minute Info Sessions
We regularly host 30-minute information sessions to discuss our MS Nutrition and Wellness.  Please email diprogram@andrews.edu for the latest schedule.

Virtual Open House
We regularly host virtual open house sessions to allow potential students to ask any questions they may have about our program. Please click here for the latest schedule/link.

Program Length & Costs

Program Length: Full-Time Students 

  • Dietetic internship and MS: 4 Semesters (2 Summers + Fall and Spring).
  • Accelerated track for dietetic interns completing 糖心动漫vlog University MS Nutrition and Wellness: If starting the May summer session, interns can complete MS program the following spring (3 semesters) with permission from their advisor.
  • Accelerated track for undergraduate students: Students with a 3.3 GPA or higher (completing the DPD program) may be able to take up to 6 graduate credits in their senior year with permission from their advisor.
  • For current RD/RDNs: FDNT 595 may be fulfilled by your RD/RDN credentials and 6 elective credits will count toward FDNT 596.
  • For additional course information: please visit here.

 

Tuition & Costs

To learn about tuition costs and scholarship opportunities please visit here. Cost is 50% off standard graduate rates! For any additional questions please contact your respective financial advisor.
 

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)

We offer a bachelor's degree to get you started on a career in the nutrition and dietetics field or we have an option for students who want to pursue a medical degree (pre-med, pre-dent, pre-pharm, etc.) to get their undergraduate degree with the focus on nutrition. 

They are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. They plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to help people lead healthy lives. Although many dietitians and nutritionist do similar tasks, there are several specialties within the occupations. See example types of dietitians and nutritionists:

Clinical dietitians and clinical nutritionists provide medical nutrition therapy. They create customized nutritional programs based on the health needs of clients and counsel clients on how to improve their health through nutrition. Clinical dietitians and clinical nutritionists may further specialize, such as by working only with people who have kidney disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, or other specific conditions. They work in institutions such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics, as well as in private practice.

Community dietitians and community nutritionists develop programs and counsel the public on topics related to food, health, and nutrition. They often work with specific groups of people, such as adolescents or the elderly. They work in public health clinics, government and nonprofit agencies, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and other settings.

Management dietitians plan food programs. They may be responsible for buying food and for carrying out other business-related tasks, such as budgeting. Management dietitians may oversee kitchen staff or other dietitians. They work in food service settings such as cafeterias, hospitals, prisons, and schools.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dietitians and Nutritionists, at (visited May 26, 2026).

The median annual wage for dietitians and nutritionists was $73,850 in May 2024. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $48,830, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $101,760.

In May 2024, the median annual wages for dietitians and nutritionists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows: 

Outpatient care centers $79,200
Hospitals; state, local, and private $75,650
Government, excluding state and local education and hospitals $74,000
Nursing and residential care facilities $70,180

Most dietitians and nutritionists work full time. They may work evenings and weekends to meet with clients who are unavailable at other times.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Dietitians and Nutritionists, at (visited May 26, 2026).

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