Graduate Program: Applied Nutrition (PSM) - Dietetics

Admissions Information

Campuses where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Arizona Online - Online

 

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the PSM in Applied Nutrition - Dietetics Emphasis program must meet the following minimum requirements:

• BS or BA from an accredited institution
• DPD verification statement OR specified pre-requisite coursework 
• Required pre-requisite coursework with a grade of C or higher:
  • Anatomy/physiology (2 semesters of anatomy/physiology i.e. PSIO 201 & 202)
  • Biochemistry 1 semester (course must require organic chemistry as pre-requisite) 
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy/Clinical Nutrition minimum 2 semesters (must include Nutrition Care Process and Terminology) - if taken at University of Arizona, must take 3 course MNT series (NSC 325, 425, 435)
  • Food Science 1 semester 
  • Macronutrient Metabolism 1 semester
  • Food Service Management 1 semester OR Serv-Safe Manager Certification
  • Statistics
• Recommended pre-requisite coursework:
  • Community/Public Health Nutrition
  • Counseling/Nutrition Counseling
  • Additional Coursework in Medical Nutrition Therapy/Clinical Nutrition
• Minimum 3.0 GPA overall in undergraduate degree or over the last 60 units of enrollment
• Additionally, because the program is delivered exclusively online, the following student characteristics are essential to successfully completing the program:
  • Self-directed, independent learner
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Able to utilize a wide range of resources effectively

 

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

• Summer: November 1 via DICAS https://dicas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login

 

Standardized Tests

None

 

Funding Opportunities

This program does qualify for financial aid (required to take at least 5 units a semester). Please refer to this website for more information regarding financial aid: http://financialaid.arizona.edu/graduate-students

There MAY be an opportunity semester to semester for paid grader positions, depending on department needs and available funding. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let Kayle know and she will keep you informed if opportunities arise.

 

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

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