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