Application Deadlines
- Entry term: Fall (September) preferred
- Application cycle: September to August
- Application deadline: Typically, two months prior to the beginning of the term
Program Prerequisites
You must complete the following prerequisite courses to be considered for admission:
- At least one course in biochemistry*
- At least one course in physiology*
- At least one course in nutrition
- At least one course in statistics
*Two semesters of general chemistry and one semester of organic chemistry are typically the prerequisites for biochemistry. The prerequisite for physiology is an introductory biology course.
Transfer credits
You may be able to transfer credit hours of applicable graduate credit from another accredited university. To transfer credits, you must receive a B grade or better and get approval from the supervisory committee.
Admission requirements
A bachelor’s degree from a college or university is required to be considered for admission.
How to Apply to the Clinical Nutrition (MS) Program
Complete the following steps to apply:
- Apply using the Allied Health Centralized Application Service (AHCAS).
- Submit the following through AHCAS:
- Official transcripts from every U.S. college or university attended.
- International course evaluations for all coursework completed at a college or university outside the United States.
- Three professional recommendations.
- Personal statement.
- Resume or CV.
- Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores if your native language is not English.
- Participate in an interview with program faculty.
Contact Our Admissions Office
(312) 942-5926