Graduate Admissions

The Nutrition Department offers a MS/Dietetic Internship (or Clinical Practicum) Program (MS/DI) a Online Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Non-Internship Program (Online MS) and a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN). Applications for admission are handled by the UNF Graduate School. For application questions please contact them at (904) 620-1360 or graduateschool@unf.edu .

For more information about the Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway Program (ISPP), please visit the ISPP website.

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MS/Dietetic Internship (or Clinical Practicum) Program (MS/DI)

Admission Requirements
1. Undergraduate degree in nutrition from a regionally and ACEND accredited school/program. Students who not have an undergraduate degree in nutrition can apply to UNF's undergraduate nutrition program (Bachelor of Science) to complete the necessary prerequisites
2. Official transcript from all institutions attended
3. GRE scores (UNF's institutional code is 5490)
  - Prior to July 1, 2011: Combined score of 1000
  - After July 1, 2011: 153 Verbal, 144 Quantitative
4. Three reference letters
5. Personal statement
6. Separate application submitted through DICAS. Students must participate in the D&D Computer Matching process for internship admission. You may receive information about the D&D Computer Matching process from the BS/DPD Program Director or D&D Digital Systems at:
  - D&D Digital Systems
  - Suite 301, Main Street
  - Ames, IA 50010
  - Phone: (515) 292-0490
  - Fax: (515) 663-9427
  - Email: dnd@netins.net
  - www.dnddigital.com
How to Apply
1. Submit application through DICAS
2. Submit the UNF Graduate Application for Admission online. Be sure to select NO to the question asking if you want to apply for a fully online program with 8-week modular terms. The Dietetic Internship option is not available in 8-week modular terms
3. Pay $30.00 university application fee
4. Submit official transcripts for all college credits from each awarding institution and supplemental materials to The Graduate School at University of North Florida, The Graduate School, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
5. Receipt of materials may be verified with the Graduate School at (904) 620-1360
Application Deadline

This program offers admission each fall term. The deadline is February 15 each year.

Online Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Non-Internship Program (Online MS)

Admission Requirements
1. Applicants interested in Professional Studies in Dietetics must have
  - A baccalaureate degree in nutrition from an ACEND accredited program
  - Or a verification statement from an ACEND accredited program
  - Students without either requirement may need to complete prerequisite coursework. Please contact the Online MS Program Director for transcript review
2. Applicants interested in Nutrition Science, Global Health or Health Informatics concentrations must have
  - A baccalaureate degree in nutrition or a related area from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
  - Students without a baccalaureate in nutrition may need to complete prerequisite coursework. Please contact the MS Online Program Director for transcript review.
3. All applicants: a GPA of a 3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate study
4. GRE scores (institutional code: 5490):
  - Prior to July 1, 2011: combined score of 1000
  - After July 1, 2011: 153 verbal, 144 quantitative
  - OR three (3) years of professional experience in nutrition and/or dietetics
5. Letter of intent:
  - Three (3) pages in length maximum
  - Double-spaced with 1" margins
  - Describe professional experiences and goals
  - Describe how UNF's master's program is aligned with your goals
  - Describe the qualities you think are the most predictive of successful completion of an online master's program
  - Instructions on how to submit your letter of intent
6. All items must be submitted directly to the Graduate School at University of North Florida, The Graduate School, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
How to Apply
1. Submit the UNF Graduate Application for Admission online.
2. Pay $30.00 university application fee
3. Submit official transcripts for all college credits from each awarding institution and supplemental materials to University of North Florida, The Graduate School, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
Application Deadline

Fall Term: July 1st
This program admits for the fall semester only. Note: This program is not for persons who want to apply to the MS/Dietetic Internship.

Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition

Admission Standards
1. Be an RDN. Professional licensure required.
2. A master's degree (if not, the candidate can apply to, and complete, the UNF Master's program prior to entering the DCN)
3. A minimum of five year's work experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics
Admission Requirements
1. Letter of intent discussing academic and professional experiences and goals
2. Proof of professional licensure
3. Three recommendation letters (one from a colleague; one from an employer; one from a person of applicant's choice)
4. Official transcripts of all college and/or university course work with final degree posted. Foreign degrees/transcripts must have an official evaluation
5. CV/resume
6. GRE (optional requirement)
How to Apply
1. Submit the UNF Graduate Application for Admission online
2. Pay $30.00 university application fee
3. Following application submission, applicant will receive an e-mail confirmation with directions to upload the following documentation: Letter of intent; proof of licensure (RDN); CV/resume
- Please direct any questions regarding application materials or status to the UNF Graduate School , (904) 620-1360
Application Deadline

Application opens November 1st, 2017 and ends March 16th, 2018.