Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

Where Nutrition Meets Patient Care Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDRDNs) have the skills to improve patient health outcomes through the strategic application of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Johnson & Wales University’s Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics (MSCND) trains the next generation of dietetics leaders through applied learning experiences emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and a holistic approach to wellness. Building upon JWU’s recognized history in culinary nutrition and dietetics, this 16-month program prepares graduates to apply for the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam to become an RDN. Expand your culinary and nutrition knowledge through the program’s close collaboration with our world-renowned College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT), and learn to efficiently apply your expertise to patient and client care through experiences within the College of Health & Wellness. As you develop your clinical nutrition expertise, you will be guided in class by experienced faculty — and in the field by professional preceptors, many of whom are JWU alums.

An accurate and complete graduate application. All schools attended must be listed, with dates of attendance. All postsecondary (college or university) transcripts, marks sheets, diplomas or certificates. Post-secondary qualifications include associate degree, diploma, certificate, bachelor's degree, post-graduate diploma and master's degree. All non-English credentials must be accompanied by certified word-for-word translations. Two letters of recommendation A statement of purpose A résumé or CV English Language Proficiency test results (if applicable or available, please see English Proficiency Requirements) Candidates with postsecondary coursework from an institution outside the United States who wish to transfer graduate level courses must submit to Johnson & Wales University all official documentation and must request (after acceptance) a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services Inc. (WES), ECE Dispatch or another recognized credential evaluation service. Note that all non-English documents must be accompanied by certified word-for-word English translations. In certain circumstances we may require course descriptions and/or syllabi (subject details, module descriptors or content outline). Those with coursework in progress must submit final updated official documentation as soon as it becomes available.