Program Overview

Master of Science and Dietetic Internship (MS/DI)

Program Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost for tuition and fees in the MS/DI Program is approximately $24,024.96 for Texas residents and $44,440.96 for non-Texas residents. These estimates are based on the tuition rates for 11 credit hours per semester and are subject to change.

Additional Expenses

The cost of travel to supervised practice rotations varies for each student based on multiple factors, including differences in rotation requirements, location and number of sites, travel distance and routes, type of automobile, parking costs, etc. The variability also applies to the costs associated with housing and living expenses. Health Insurance is required, and students may opt to enroll in UTMB's insurance plans or provide proof of insurance coverage. 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, as do costs for professional attire, name tags, lab coats, and/or scrubs, and registration fees for professional organizations and meetings, and are variable. The student is responsible for all transportation and per diem costs.

Estimated Program Costs

The following table provides an approximate estimate of the program costs:

• Required Expenses
  • School of Health Professions and Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service (DICAS) Application Fees: $110.00
  • Tuition & Fees (4 Semesters): $23,348.96 (Resident), $43,940.96 (Non-Resident)
  • Transportation/Student parking: $1,800.00
  • Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Student Membership (2-years): $116.00
  • Course Resources (e.g., Books): $800.00
  • Castlebranch Fees (Background Check and Drug Test): $124.00
  • Medical Health Exams (e.g., immunizations): $100.00
  • Health Insurance Requirement (4 semesters): $4,875.00
  • Graduation Fees: $128.00
  • Registration Examination for Dietitians Preparation Materials: $500.00
  • Subtotal: $31,901.96 (Resident), $52,493.96 (Non-Resident)
• Expected/Common Additional Expenses
  • Housing & Utilities (16 months with roommates in Galveston): $15,000.00
  • Professional Attire, Lab coats, Shoes, etc.: $600.00
  • Personal Technology (e.g., Laptop computer): $1,000.00
  • Professional meetings: $200.00
  • Subtotal: $16,800.00
• Resident Total: $48,701.96
• Non-Resident Total: $69,293.96