Integrated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics

Hunter’s IPND, within the Department of Nutrition and Public Health, is an ACEND-accredited Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics under the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards.

For more information on ACEND and accreditation, please contact:

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2190 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone (800)-877-1600-ext-5400
Email: acend@eatright.org
https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend

Students must complete a total of 53 credits, a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised experiential learning and demonstrate competence in order to complete the Integrated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.

2-Year Path

Full-time, 24-month, 53-credit program

3-Year Path

Part-time, 33-month, 53-credit program

You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Completion of all prerequisites (minimum 34 credits) by the end of July preceding the Fall semester of expected entry
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges
• Statement of Purpose
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Non-refundable $75 application fee. If you are currently a Hunter student and plan to apply to the program the following semester, your application fee may be waived.

Additional criteria may be required depending on the specific MSW degree program for which you seek admission. Please review the Admission Requirements listed on the department’s website.

• Applicants to the IPND MS program need to apply directly through the DICAS (Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service) application.
• Applicants selected by Hunter will need to complete the Hunter College Graduate Admissions Application once accepted to the program.

Assess and manage nutritional needs of patients with various medical conditions, provide dietary counseling, educate patients and families.

Salary Range: $72,000 – $114,000

Develop and implement nutrition education programs for community organizations, public health agencies, and NGOs.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000

Oversee the nutritional quality and operation of food services in hospitals, schools, corporate cafeterias, and other institutions.

Salary range: $50,000 – $80,000

Provide individual and group coaching to clients on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes for holistic health improvement.

Salary Range: $40,000 – $70,000

Oversee food service operations, ensure compliance with dietary regulations, manage staff and budgets, develop nutritional policies and procedures.

Salary Range: $78,000 – $125,000

Research and write evidence-based content on nutrition and health for medical journals, websites, and educational materials.

Salary Range: $50,000 – $90,000

Research and advocate for policies that promote healthy food access, nutrition education, and public health initiatives.

Salary Range: $45,000 – $80,000

Conduct clinical or community-based research studies on nutrition and its impact on health outcomes.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $100,000

Oversee the development and implementation of healthy school meals and nutrition education programs for students and staff.

Salary Range: $55,000 – $85,000

Develop personalized nutrition plans for athletes, provide pre-competition, during-competition, and post-competition nutritional guidance, educate athletes on the importance of nutrition for optimal performance.

Salary Range: $48,000 – $100,000