See below for direct links to our affiliated graduate school programs and for more information regarding the specified program.
| Graduate Degree Program | The University of Alabama | Middle Tennessee State University | University of South Florida | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | CUNY Queens College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Master of Science – Human Nutrition (MS) | Master of Professional Studies – Leadership in Nutrition (MPS) | Master of Public Health (MPH) – Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics (MPH-NUD) | Master of Science – Various Options (MS) | Master of Science – Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (MS) Nutrition Specialization |
| Credits Required for Graduation | 30 credits | 30 credits | 42 credits | See program-specific page | 33 credits |
| Credits Granted for Internship-related Work | N/A | 6 credits | Up to 12 credits | Up to 9 hours of transfer credits – see affiliate page for details | Up to 6 credits |
| Tuition | $440 per graduate credit hour; waives out-of-state tuition | TN residents get in-state tuition; Out-of-state students pay the eRate or may apply for Academic Common Market | USF – Tuition Rates In-state tuition for Florida residents; Academic Common Market for applicants outside of Florida |
RFUMS MS Online Program – Tuition Costs | Queens College – Tuition Costs |
| Tuition and Fees – website link | University of Alabama – MS Tuition Rates | MTSU – Tuition and Fees | USF – Other Tuition Information | RFUMS MS Online Program – Tuition Costs | Queens College – Tuition Costs |
| Tuition Payment Deadlines | Student Account Payment Dates Calendar | MTSU – Fee Payment Dates | USF – Tuition Payment Deadlines | RFUMS – Tuition Due Dates | Queens College – Payment Due Dates |
| Financial Aid Options | University of Alabama – Financial Aid Options | MTSU – Affording Graduate School | USF – Health Graduate Program Financial Aid | RFUMS – Financial Aid | Queens College – Financial Aid |
| Scholarships and Aid | University of Alabama – Scholarships and Grants | MTSU – Affording Graduate School | USF – Scholarships and Awards | RFUMS – Sources of Aid | Queens College – Financial Aid |
| GRE Required | No | No | No | No | No |
| Admission Requirements | University of Alabama – Admission Requirements | MTSU – Admission Requirements | USF – Admission Information | See program-specific page | Queens College – Admission Requirements |
| Prerequisites | University of Alabama – MS Program Overview | MTSU – Academic Policies and Procedures | USF – Admissions Criteria and Policies Must possess a Verification Statement or a Declaration of Intent to Complete from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) |
See program-specific page | Queens College – Nutrition Emphasis Program |
| Application Deadline (Spring Match) | Apply to the graduate school by February 15th with a decision made by March 22nd | April 10 for Summer admission; End of July for Fall admission |
May 1 for Fall admission (starting in August) Applications are reviewed by the selection committee as received USF – Application Deadlines |
RFUMS – Application Deadlines | Fall Deadline – May 1; Spring Deadline – December 1 |
| Application Timeline | Apply to DI and MS concurrently by the February 15th Match Day deadline | Apply to MTSU as soon as you match to the NutraCo dietetic internship | Option 1: Apply via preselect (if already enrolled in the USF – MPH Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics) by January 15th Option 2: Apply to DI program by February 15th (Match Day deadline) Once accepted to DI, submit graduate school application Option 3: Apply to both DI and MPH program concurrently by the February 15th Match Day deadline |
Apply to DI and MS concurrently | Apply to DI and MS concurrently |
| Application Requirements | University of Alabama – Admission Requirements | MTSU – Application Requirements | USF COPH – Admission Information | See program-specific page | Queens College – Matriculation |
| Academic / Program Calendar | University of Alabama – Academic Calendar | MTSU – Academic Calendar | USF – Academic Calendar | RFUMS – Academic Calendar | Queens College – Calendar |
| Curriculum/Course Requirements | University of Alabama – Course Requirements | MTSU – Curriculum and Courses | USF – Curriculum Requirements | See program-specific page | Queens College – Program Requirements and Courses |
| Planned Program Length | 21 months | 15 months | 24 months | 24 months | 24 months |
| Location | Online | Online | Online | Online | Flushing, NY |
| Program Completion Requirements | University of Alabama – Program Completion | MTSU – Degree Requirements | USF – Master’s Progression Policy | See program-specific page | Queens College – Program Requirements |
| Program Website | UA – MS in Human Nutrition Program Overview; University of Alabama – MS Video | MTSU – MPS Leadership in Nutrition | USF – MPH Nutrition and Dietetics | RFUMS – College of Health Professions – Online MS Programs | Queens College – MS Nutrition and Exercise Sciences |
| Contact | Dr. Tiffany Hylton – tmhylton@ches.ua.edu | Dr. Janet Colson – Janet.Colson@mtsu.edu | Graduate Admissions at the College of Public Health – coph@usf.edu | Melissa Bernstein – melissa.bernstein@rosalindfranklin.edu | Ashima Kant – ashima.kant@qc.cuny.edu |
| Apply Here | University of Alabama – Application Portal | MTSU – Application Portal | USF – Application Portal (SOPHAS) | RFUMS – Online Application | Queens College – Online Application |
| All Graduate Degree Program Options | Students interested in pursuing any of the above degrees should also apply to the graduate degree program (separate from the DI application) when applying to the internship through DICAS/D&D Digital. A Master’s Degree is required to receive a DI Verification Statement. Students will pay tuition to both NutraCo DI and the graduate degree program. | ||||
NutraCo Dietetic Internship is currently granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
