Nutrition and Wellness—MS
The Masters of Science in Nutrition and Wellness is designed for:
- Students pursuing a career in Nutrition & Dietetics with the goal to become a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
- Professionals that are licensed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and desire to pursue a Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Wellness.
Students must have completed their bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Nutrition & Dietetics and have a verification statement(s) prior to the start of the program or be in their senior year completing a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
PROGRAM LENGTH
- Dietetic internship and MS: 4 Semesters (2 Summers + Fall and Spring).
- Accelerated track for dietetic interns completing Andrews University MS Nutrition and Wellness: If starting the May summer session, interns can complete MS program the following spring (3 semesters) with permission from their advisor.
- Accelerated track for undergraduate students: Students with a 3.3 GPA or higher (completing the DPD program) may be able to take up to 6 graduate credits in their senior year with permission from their advisor.
- For current RD/RDNs: FDNT 595 may be fulfilled by your RD/RDN credentials and 6 elective credits will count toward FDNT 596.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Prospective students must submit their applications by the dates listed below.
Fall (August–December): August 15
Spring (January–May): November 15
Summer Session 1 (May–August): April 1
Summer Session 2 (May–August): May 1
Summer Session 3 (May–August): June 1
POINTS OF DISTINCTION
- Vegetarian emphasis
- Online coursework with 8 week long classes
- Option for accelerated track
- ACEND* accredited Dietetic Internship counts towards graduate credits
* Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students holding an ACEND accredited bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a completed Dietetic Internship:
- Apply as a graduate student in our online application system.
- Copies of transcripts—please note that admitted students are required to submit official final transcripts after admission decision.
- Verification statements from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and Dietetic Internship (DI).
- Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
- Resume providing a complete overview of employment, research or special projects.
- Three recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
Prospective students holding a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (accredited by ACEND) but without a Dietetic Internship:
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Apply to the to the Dietetic Internship through DICAS (new website).
- Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
- Resume providing a complete overview of employment, research or special projects.
- Three recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
- Official transcripts with bachelor’s degree conferred (accredited by ACEND).
- Verification statement from an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
Prospective students holding bachelor’s degree in a different field or from an international institution:
- Apply as a undergraduate transfer student in our online application system.
- Submit all the admission documents required for undergraduate transfer students.
- Complete the pre-requisites and second bachelor’s degree through Andrews University.
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Apply to the to the Dietetic Internship through DICAS.
- Statement of Purpose reflecting your philosophical perspective, personal, professional and academic goals, and reasons for seeking the graduate program.
- Resume providing a complete overview of employment, research or special projects.
- Three Recommendations from professionals such as advisors, major professors and employers.
- Official transcripts with bachelor’s degree conferred (accredited by ACEND).
For more information, please visit the Admissions page.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
We are an international campus with a significant representation of international students. To learn more, please visit our International students page.
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FINANCES
To learn about tuition costs and scholarship opportunities please visit Student Financial Services.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
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ENROLLMENT & ADMISSION
Phone: 855-428-4723 or 269-471-6321
Email: graduate@andrews.edu
NUTRITION AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
Phone: 269-471-3370
Email: publichealth@andrews.edu