MPH: Nutrition & Dietetics
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health
The Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) program in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Program Overview
The MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics program is a two-year program that provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become registered dietitians. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in public health, nutrition, and dietetics.
Cost and Aid
The approximate costs of participating in the MPH-Nutrition and Dietetics program are as follows:
- Approximate total program tuition based on 2-year full-time enrollment (including 2 summers):
- $33,346 (resident)
- $68,601 (non-resident)
- Housing: Cost varies
- Textbooks: $1,250
- Program-specific software: $200
- Instructional technology fee for online and hybrid courses: Varies depending upon number of online or hybrid courses selected ($30/credit)
- Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics student membership: $58/year (includes membership in state-level professional organization)
- Background check: $25
- Substance screening: Cost varies
- Physical exam: Cost varies
- Health insurance: Cost varies
- Professional liability insurance: Provided by UWM
- Lab coats and professional attire: Cost varies
- Miscellaneous supplies: $25
- ServSafe Manager course and exam: $179
- RDN exam preparation software: Provided by program
- RDN credentialing exam fee (not part of program): $250
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Students applying to the program for Fall 2026 who also wish to apply for FAFSA must submit their application by June 30, 2026. Students do not need to wait to be officially admitted to the program to apply for FAFSA. Scholarships are also available via Zilber College of Public Health, the Wisconsin Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Additional Resources
- Program mission, goals, and objectives
- Accreditation Information
- Prerequisite course-related admission considerations
- MPH-Nutrition & Dietetics Cost and Aid
- Background check and substance screening
- Distance education and technology requirements
- Graduation requirements
- ZCPH MPH Student Handbook
