Edinburg,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Dietetics in Edinburg United States | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
|
Edinburg United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,050
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master's program in Dietetics delivers essential academic instruction and hands-on training, equipping students with the expertise needed to qualify as entry-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs).
The curriculum covers key competencies, performance benchmarks, and practical applications that enable students to develop skills in critical analysis, teamwork across disciplines, effective communication, research-based practice, ethical decision-making, leadership, and nutritional science. Through diverse clinical placements, students fulfill competency requirements, ensuring they're fully prepared to sit for the RDN certification examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following admission documents will need to be submitted to be considered for acceptance into the MS in Dietetics program:
1. Students must meet at least 1 of the Following Criteria and provide official transcripts:
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (BSNS from UTRGV or graduate from a US Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) program)
Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, international students must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores and international transcript evaluation records.
2. The following pre-requisites (or equivalents) will need to be complete
Anatomy and Physiology (6 hours)
General Chemistry (8 hours)
Organic chemistry (4)
Advance Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (3)
Microbiology (4)
Statistics (3)
Introduction to Clinical Nutrition (3)
Food Preparation (4)
3. A formal application
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. A grade of B or better in all pre-requisites.
6. Letter of personal intent
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
1. Students must meet at least 1 of the Following Criteria and provide official transcripts:
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (BSNS from UTRGV or graduate from a US Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) program)
Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, international students must provide TOEFL or IELTS scores and international transcript evaluation records.
2. The following pre-requisites (or equivalents) will need to be complete
Anatomy and Physiology (6 hours)
General Chemistry (8 hours)
Organic chemistry (4)
Advance Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism (3)
Microbiology (4)
Statistics (3)
Introduction to Clinical Nutrition (3)
Food Preparation (4)
3. A formal application
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. A grade of B or better in all pre-requisites.
6. Letter of personal intent
IELTS 6.5
TOFEL ibt 79
TOFEL pbt 550
Tuition
USD
16,050