Program Overview

Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN)

Program Overview

The Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) program is designed to provide advanced education and training in clinical nutrition.

Program Cost of Attendance

The DCN program uses an Executive Tuition Rate. For a more detailed breakdown of the tuition and fees, please refer to the UTMB Office of Enrollment Services.

Additional Expenses

• Health Insurance is required and students may opt to enroll in UTMB's insurance plans or provide proof of insurance coverage.
  • Fall: $1437.00
  • Spring: $1137.00
  • Summer: $864.00
• Immunizations, drug tests, background checks, fingerprinting (common for school districts) are required and have variable costs.
• Costs for program resources such as books, supplies, and technology exist.

Other Charges

• Graduation Fee: $128.00
• Late Registration Fee: $100.00
• Late Payment Fee: $100.00
• Lab fees and course-related fees vary by course

Proctoring Fees

For exams that are administered online or remotely, it is required that UTMB verify student identity. While UTMB does not charge a fee for this service, there may be additional fees for proctored examinations or other proctored activities charged by non-UTMB facilities or by non-UTMB proctors.

Program Details

• The program has an enrollment deposit of $200, which pays toward UTMB tuition.
• Starting Spring 2014, the enrollment deposit is required.
• The program has various fees, including graduation, late registration, and late payment fees.
• Students are responsible for paying proctoring fees for online or remote exams.
• The program requires health insurance, and students may opt to enroll in UTMB's insurance plans or provide proof of insurance coverage.