Master of Science in Nutrition Admission Criteria

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Admission to the combined Dietetic Internship (DI) and Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition program is a selective process aligned with our tradition of excellence. Review the criteria below to determine if you are eligible for the program and how the application process works.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible to complete the combined DI/MS program, students must have:

  • Completed a didactic program in dietetics accredited by the ACEND and received a verification statement of completion of the knowledge requirements.

  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

  • Earned a grade of C or better in undergraduate courses in advanced nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and biochemistry.

  • Completed a medical nutrition therapy course within the past five years.

  • Completed a graduate or undergraduate course in statistics within the past five years.

Note: The GRE is not required to apply to the program.

Application Process

Applicants to the DI/MS program must:

  • Submit an application via the online Dietetic Internship Centralized Application System (DICAS). DICAS will be available in August 2024 for Spring 2025 acceptance. The online application must be completed for our program by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the deadline date designated by DICAS. The DICAS fee is $50 for the first application submitted and $25 for each additional application.

  • Write and submit a personalized letter of interest to the program as part of the DICAS application (personal statement). The personal statement should include why you are selecting Concordia College's combined DI/MS program and future goals in relation to your experiences.

  • Submit transcripts from the U.S. regionally accredited undergraduate institution granting your baccalaureate degree as part of the DICAS application. Upon acceptance into the program, an official transcript showing your degree and date conferred should be mailed to the program director.

Additional Admission Information

The DI/MS program director maintains the option of conducting interviews with internship applicants; however, an interview is not required to be considered for the program.

Qualified applicants are considered for the internship without regard to race, color, religious affiliation, ancestry, sex, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Students will be notified of their acceptance into the DI/MS program no later than March 1, 2025. Students have until March 15, 2025, to accept the appointment to Concordia's DI/MS.

Students will secure their spot in the program by submitting a $300 nonrefundable deposit online. Students will receive an email from Concordia Graduate Studies with their student ID and password, Concordia email address, and instructions for making their deposit. Your deposit will be applied to your fall tuition payment.