Rutgers University – Master of Science – Clinical Nutrition

Rutgers University

Degree Offered: Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MS)

Program Summary:

  • Graduates accepted to or enrolled in a Dietetic Internship/Supervised Practice Experience are eligible to enroll to apply to this MS degree.
  • The MS has a focus in Clinical Nutrition.
  • 30-credit program spanning 16 continuous months or just 4 semesters. The program starts every fall.
  • All courses arelive synchronous and occur on Zoom. The first semester courses are Wednesdays and Thursdays (10am-3pm). The next 3 semesters courses are on Fridays.
  • Students are required to attend 3 workshops; March, May and December. The March workshop has an emphasis on clinical skills and students must attend on campus. The May workshop is a research focus, and the December workshop consists of clinical study presentations, research presentations and RDNexam prep. The May and December workshops are optional in person or Zoom.
  • Sutdy materials are provided at the December end of program workshop to help prepare you for the RDN Exam which has resultedin an exceptional pass rate on the RDN exam!
  • For more information, visit the https://shp.rutgers.edu/ms-clinical-nutrition-aspiring-dietitians/ or reach out directly to Dr. Jennifer Tomesko DCN RD CNSC at tomeskje@shp.rutgers.edu.

Rutgers University (Master of Science – Clinical Nutrition) – 16 Month Program Schedule

August Start Date (Fall Semester)

Semester Course Title Credits
Fall I NUTR 5360
NUTR 5361
NUTR 5362
NUTR 5381
Nutrition Assessment and Physical Examination
Applications in Clinical Nutrition I
Foundations of Pharmacology
Evidence-Informed Practice and Scientific Inquiry
3
4
3
3
Spring I NUTR 5312
NUTR 5463
Ethical, Culturally Sensitive Interviewing & Counseling
Applications in Clinical Nutrition II
3
4
Summer NUTR 5513
NUTR 5562
Global and Public Health Nutrition
Clinical and Practice-Based Research Methods
3
2
Fall II NUTR 6314
NUTR 6383
Ethics, Professionalism and Leadership in Clinical Nutrition
Capstone Project
2
3
Total 30

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Accreditation Information

NutraCo Dietetic Internship is currently granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics