Nutrition and Dietetics Accelerated B.S. to M.S. Program
Students with a major in B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, DPD concentration, can apply to the accelerated B.S./M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics program once they achieve junior status in the B.S. program. This accelerated program allows eligible students to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (Online at the Upper Level), followed by a Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (Fully Online).
Program Timeline
This is a 4+1 program designed to be completed in approximately five years. Students typically complete their undergraduate coursework over four years, with graduate-level courses integrated during their junior and senior years. The undergraduate program is delivered online at the upper level, and the graduate portion is fully online. Graduate coursework begins in the third year and continues through the fifth year.
Eligible Programs
| Eligible Program | Eligible Undergraduate Major |
|---|---|
| Dietetic Professional Studies (M.S.) | Fully Online | Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.) DPD | Online at the Upper Level |
Admission/Deadline Terms
| Admission Term | Deadline Term |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate DPD students are admitted during the fall semester of their junior year. | The pre-screen application deadline is Sept. 24. If approved, the official application deadline is Nov. 12. |
UNF offers these programs in an online format.
Applicants may view the program descriptions
and request more information.
Courses
Students enrolled in the Accelerated Didactic program in Dietetics (DPD) must follow the BS/DPD Nutrition Program Sequencing Schedule.
- Spring, Junior Year: HUN6523 Community Nutrition
- Summer, Senior Year: HUN6123 Sociocultural Influences on Nutrition
- Fall, Senior Year: HUN6249 Nutrition & Metabolism
- Spring, Senior Year: HUN6612 Nutrition Education and Counseling
Course Descriptions
Additional Admission Criteria
Applicants must contact both the Undergraduate and Graduate Program Directors to obtain the pre-screen application form prior to completing the official application.
- Complete all DPD program prerequisite coursework
- Hold a DPD concentration major
- Hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 Submit a resume, cover letter, and personal statement detailing their academic and professional goals.
- Provide three letters of recommendation: one from a UNF faculty member, one from a non-faculty individual outside UNF, and one from a source of their choice.
Once accepted, students must maintain these minimum qualifications for continuation:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all BS and MS coursework.
- Students who fail to maintain a 3.0 GPA may still be eligible to earn their BS degree, provided they meet the university’s minimum GPA requirement of 2.0, but they will no longer qualify to continue in the MS program.
- Achieve a grade of “B” or higher in all courses.
- Adhere to the ethical and professional standards outlined by the university, college, department, and program.
Contact the Program Directors
Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Casey Colin
Graduate Program Director
Dr. Kristin Berg