Dietetics

Dietetics, Accelerated Master of Science

Accelerated Master's | On Campus

The Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP) at the University of Missouri has a rich tradition. Established in 1972, it is the only coordinated program in Missouri and is among the oldest accredited coordinated programs in the United States.

The CP prepares students to become registered dietitians (RD). RDs specialize in applied nutrition and work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals and clinics, schools, business and industry, private practice and public health clinics. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national Registration Examination for Dietitians (RD exam). The five-year pass rate for first-time test takers is 97%.

Beginning January 2016, the CP will accept applications only to the five-year BS to MS Coordinated Program. Students accepted to this program will complete the BS, MS and all necessary supervised practice for RD training. Students will only become eligible to take the RD exam after completing both the BS and MS in this program.

Application and Admission Information

Students apply to the five-year BS to MS Coordinated Program as undergraduates, receive a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and transfer to the Master of Science program. Interested students not already admitted to MU should visit the MU Undergraduate Admissions. Detailed admission information may be found at https://cafnr.missouri.edu/academics/degrees-programs/dietetics/.

Admission Criteria

This accelerated master’s program is open to current MU undergraduate students who meet the admissions requirements below. This is a Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

Applicants must:

• Have completed, or be on track to complete, at least 90 credit hours toward a bachelor’s in Dietetics.
• Meet the following admissions requirements :
  • Have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Have earned a minimum GPA of 2.7 (B-) or higher in each of the following courses:
    • NEP 2340 Human Nutrition I
    • NEP 4340, Human Nutrition II
    • BIOCHEM 3630 General Biochemistry
    • NEP 4360 Nutrition Assessment Lecture
    • NEP 3360 Nutrition Assessment Lab
    • NEP 3390 Techniques in Teaching and Counseling Lecture
    • NEP 3400 Techniques in Teaching and Counseling Lab
    • NEP 4280 Food Service Management Lecture
    • NEP 3290 Food Service Lab I