Master of Science in Nutrition

Students must obtain a total of 36 credits to complete the MS in Nutrition degree.

Students must obtain a total of 30 credits to complete the The External Dietetic Internship program.

Academic Dietetic Internship Track

This 36-credit (1.5 years/3 semesters) program is for students who have completed an undergraduate Didactic Program (DP) in Nutrition & Dietetics, and wish to complete a master’s degree in Nutrition concurrent with their enrollment in a credit bearing, ACEND Supervised Practice program at an academic institution.  This is a great fit for Hunter’s Dietetic Interns who wish to also complete a graduate degree.

External Dietetic Internship Track

This 30-credit (1.5 years/3 semesters) program is for students who have completed an undergraduate Didactic Program (DP) in Nutrition & Dietetics and have been accepted into an external (non-credit bearing) Supervised Practice Program, and also wish to complete a master’s degree in Nutrition.

Focused Study Track

This 36-credit program (1.5 years/3 semesters) is for credentialed RDs/RDNs with an undergraduate degree, or students with degrees in physical or social sciences (who meet the pre-requisites) with research interests in the area of Nutrition.

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
• 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 MS degree program for which you seek admission. The Academic and External Dietetic Internship MS programs require DPD verification statements.

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 manage healthy menus, educate kitchen staff and consumers on nutritional aspects of food, create recipes and cooking demonstrations.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $90,000

Analyze trends in food consumption, conduct research on food ingredients and nutrition, provide recommendations for product development and marketing.

Salary range: $58,000 - $95,000

Develop and deliver educational programs on nutrition and health, promote healthy lifestyles in communities, collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Salary Range: $42,000 - $78,000

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

Salary Range: $78,000 - $125,000

Write and edit content related to nutrition and health, conduct research, interview experts, create engaging and informative material for various audiences.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $90,000

Develop and implement public health programs to address nutrition-related issues, collaborate with policymakers, evaluate program effectiveness, advocate for healthy food policies.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $100,000

Conduct research on various aspects of nutrition and health, analyze data, publish findings in scientific journals, contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $120,000

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

Develop and implement wellness programs promoting healthy eating and lifestyle habits, provide nutritional counseling to employees or community members, track program participation and outcomes.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $85,000