Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. In Pace’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program, you’ll learn to help people eat well, prevent disease, and manage chronic conditions, through real-world experiences at farm-to-table restaurants, K–12 school programs, large-scale food operations, and more. Tackle today’s most pressing nutrition challenges with Pace University’s Coordinated Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, offered through the College of Health Professions. This program prepares you to use food as medicine, combining scientific knowledge with culinary and counseling skills to help people live healthier lives.

You’ll develop expertise in medical nutrition therapy, integrative and complementary nutrition, and community-based health promotion. Real-world experience includes working in diverse settings such as hospitals, schools, and community programs.

Upon completion, you’ll earn a verification statement to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s national exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). As a Pace graduate, you’ll be equipped to advance public health, improve access to nutritious food, and lead change across healthcare and community settings.

A typewritten essay that 1) discusses two professional goals, including how your experiences to date and how the program will help you to achieve them; 2) describes your plans to adjust your professional and/or personal obligations to have the time needed for the required coursework and supervised experiences; 3) identifies a major nutritional challenge in the United States or globally and the role of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in helping to address this challenge.

A resume or outline describing at least the past five years of your employment history and any significant community, professional, or college extracurricular activities.

Applicants need 2 letters of recommendation. Letters should be from academic or professional references that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete graduate study. Include recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).

All Official Transcripts: Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent either to DICAS, directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail, or forwarded by the applicant in sealed envelopes from the academic institution. Preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale