Nutrition Science M.A.

Nutrition is a key factor in supporting both individual and public health in diverse communities and populations, and in building equitable health policies and systems for all. The M.A. in nutrition science emphasizes critical evaluation of scientific information and evidence-based nutrition practice and research. This program is for students who are seeking to become entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN), have earned a bachelor’s degree, and have completed course pre-requisite requirements or have earned a verification statement from an accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD).

You will need to submit one copy of records for all previous post-secondary education. You can do this by contacting the Registrar’s Office of each higher education institution that you have attended, and asking to have one copy of your transcript(s) sent to Syracuse University. All offers of admission from Syracuse University are conditional, pending the receipt of these official academic credentials. Your academic credentials confirm that you have been awarded a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Official Transcripts Transcripts are required from all post-secondary institutions from which applicants have earned or will earn a degree. Transcripts are required from other institutions where an applicant has earned pre-requisite courses/credits specific to the program for which you are applying unless those courses and grades are listed on the degree-bearing transcripts. Resume Letters of Recommendation