Program Overview

Master of Science in Allied Health with a Concentration in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship

The Master of Science in Allied Health with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship trains students to be dietitians and nutrition practitioners, preparing them for careers including registered dietitian nutritionists, public health nutritionists, or nutrition researchers.

Program Overview

• The program is designed to take 21 months to complete.
• Students will complete a total of 45 credit hours, including a total of nine credit hours of dietetic internship.
• After successfully completing the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the registration exam to be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Curriculum

• Coursework includes a total of 45 credit hours.
• The program includes a total of nine credit hours of dietetic internship.

Admissions Criteria

• GPA: Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 at the Baccalaureate level calculated on all undergraduate work attempted.
• Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended.
• Standardized Test Requirements: None are required for this program.
• Letters of Recommendation: Recommendations (which include a reference form and letter of recommendation) from three individuals are required.
• Undergraduate Coursework: Applicants must meet the requirements to receive a verification statement from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) before enrollment.

Tuition and Fees

• Estimated total: $4,801 (in-state, full-time, per semester).
• Tuition Per Hour: $401.
• Mandatory Fees: $675.

Career Options

• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $61,650 per year.
• About 30 percent of dietitians and nutritionists report working in some form of hospital.

Student Success

• One hundred percent of graduates were employed in the field of nutrition and dietetics within one year of completing the program.
• 97% passed the RDN exam within one year of their first attempt.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

• Along with rotations at Wellstar MCG Health and the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, students utilize the university’s high-fidelity simulation center.

Student Organizations

• Student organizations like the Students of Nutrition in Allied Health Club (SNAHC) provide community service opportunities that positively impact the both participants and recipients.

Why Augusta?

• The hands-on element of the program means you’re going to graduate with practical field experience and a network of colleagues and practitioners.
• The program’s high job placement rate ensures that employers are impressed by the quality of your education and training.
• Located on the Health Sciences Campus, the MS-Dietetic Internship Program puts students at the heart of Augusta University’s diverse research enterprise as well as its hospitals and clinics.