The M.S. in Nutrition offers a thesis option (37 credit hours minimum), a non-thesis option (40 credit hours minimum), and a Dietetic Internship Concentration (38 credit hours). The thesis option is research-based and designed to prepare students for research, administration and practitioner positions in nutrition, or for progression to the Ph.D. program. A written thesis is required for graduation. The non-thesis option is designed to prepare students for consulting, administrative, and practitioner positions in nutrition, and can include course work for completing the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). A capstone experience is required for graduation. The Dietetic Internship concentration is for students who hold a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) verification statement, and graduates earn eligibility to sit for the credentialing exam of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Year one is M.S. course  work and year two is the completion of the supervised practice component of the dietetic internship. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential must be obtained for a career in dietetics.

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.

In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit a letter of intent that includes research and professional objectives and that identifies faculty with research interests most central to student research and career interests.

Prerequisites for admission to the graduate program in nutrition include: 2-3 semesters of biology (general biology with lab, human physiology) and 3-4 semesters of chemistry (inorganic chemistry with lab, organic chemistry with lab, biochemistry).

Dietetic Internship Concentration Application and Admission

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with proof of completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics within 5 years of application date is required. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in nutrition, foods, food science, food service management, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physiology, and microbiology courses is preferred. Varied work experiences and exposures in dietetics and/or food service are strongly preferred. Applicants will be evaluated based upon their academic performance, dietetics-related work/volunteer experiences, letters of reference, and statement of professional goals. The selection process is highly competitive and not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements may be selected.

The GRE is not required.

Materials required for application include:

• DPD Verification Statement or Intent to Complete form signed by DPD Director
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Three letter of recommendations
• Transcripts
• UNC Greensboro Supplemental Application mailed directly to program

Steps for Application and Admission:

Process should begin in late Fall for mid-February deadline.

Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website and review the application process for students at: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/students-and-advancing-education/application-process-for-students.

Apply to the program via the Dietetic Inclusive Centralized Application Services (DICAS) online portal by the middle of February for Spring match (please see portal for exact date).

1. Complete UNC Greensboro supplemental application and mail with application fee.
2. Register with D&D Digital Online Dietetics Internship Matching Service for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Rank program by deadline. (See D&D Digital for exact date).
3. Complete interview process upon invitation (March).
4. Confirm final rankings on D&D Digital.
5. Await match results (early April).
6. If matched to UNC Greensboro, confirm acceptance by deadline.
7. Apply for admission to UNC Greensboro Graduate School (May).

Degree Program Requirements

Thesis Option

Required: 37 credit hours minimum

At least 26 credits must be in 600-level courses. The minimum requirements include:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Core (15 credits minimum)
NTR 609A	Seminar in Nutrition 1	2
NTR 609B	Seminar in Nutrition	2
NTR 625	Gene Expression and Protein Metabolism	2
NTR 626	Energy, Carbohydrate, Lipid Metabolism	2
NTR 627	Antioxidants and Bioactive Food Components	2
NTR 628	Vitamins and Minerals	2
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:		3
ERM 680	Intermediate Statistical Methods in Education
HEA 604	Quantitative Methods
STA 661	Advanced Statistics in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences I
Research Techniques (9 credits minimum)
NTR 673	Nutrition Research Methodology	3
Select 6 credits from the following:		6
NTR 601	Directed Study in Nutrition
NTR 623	Current Trends in Nutrition
NTR 653	Problems in Food and Nutrition
NTR 670	Research Skill Development
Electives (7 credits minimum)
Select one 3-credit course from other NTR courses at the 500- or 600-level 2		3
Select at least 4 credits from other 500- or 600-level NTR courses or other graduate-level courses 3		4
Thesis (Capstone Experience) (6 credits)
NTR 699	Thesis	6
Total Credit Hours		37

¹

2 credits total in NTR 609A are required.

²

With approval of the Graduate Advisory Committee.

³

As approved by the student's thesis committee.

Non-Thesis Option

Required: 40 credit hours minimum

At least 26 credits must be in 600-level courses. The minimum requirements include:

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Core (14 credits)
NTR 609A	Seminar in Nutrition	1
NTR 609B	Seminar in Nutrition	2
NTR 625	Gene Expression and Protein Metabolism	2
NTR 626	Energy, Carbohydrate, Lipid Metabolism	2
NTR 627	Antioxidants and Bioactive Food Components	2
NTR 628	Vitamins and Minerals	2
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:		3
ERM 680	Intermediate Statistical Methods in Education
HEA 604	Quantitative Methods
STA 661	Advanced Statistics in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences I
Research Techniques (3 credits minimum)
Select at least 3 credits from the following:		3
NTR 601	Directed Study in Nutrition
NTR 623	Current Trends in Nutrition
NTR 653	Problems in Food and Nutrition
NTR 670	Research Skill Development
Electives (20 credits minimum)
Select at least 20 credits of electives *		20
Capstone Experience (3 credits)
NTR 673	Nutrition Research Methodology	3
Total Credit Hours		40

*

From other 500-or 600-level NTR courses or other graduate-level courses as approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee.

Electives

Select at least 20 credits from other 500-or 600-level NTR courses or other graduate-level courses as approved by the Graduate Advisory Committee. 15 elective credits will come from the DI course requirements for those students who are completing the Dietetic Internship requirements as part of their graduate program of study.

Dietetic Internship Concentration

Required: 38 credit hours

Plan of Study Grid

Year One
Fall		Credit Hours
NTR 609A	Seminar in Nutrition	1
NTR 676	Nutrition and Physical Performance	3
Select one course (3 credits) in statistics 1		3
Select one NTR course (3 credits) 2		3
	Credit Hours	10
Spring
NTR 609B	Seminar in Nutrition	2
Select two NTR courses (5 credits) 2		5
Select one course (3 credits) of electives 3		3
	Credit Hours	10
Year Two
Fall
NTR 602	Supervised Preparation for Professional and Community Engagement	3
NTR 624	Supervised Preparation for Culinary Medicine	3
NTR 693	Supervised Preparation for Practicum in Clinical Dietetics	3
	Credit Hours	9
Spring
NTR 606A	Practicum in Clinical Dietetics	3
NTR 606B	Practicum in Clinical Dietetics	3
NTR 606C	Practicum in Clinical Dietetics	3
	Credit Hours	9
	Total Credit Hours	38

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HEA 604 Quantitative Methods or equivalent.

²

Recommended courses include (other NTR courses may be approved by the student's advisory committee):

• NTR 601 Directed Study in Nutrition
• NTR 607 Nutrition Education
• NTR 623 Current Trends in Nutrition
• NTR 625 Gene Expression and Protein Metabolism
• NTR 626 Energy, Carbohydrate, Lipid Metabolism
• NTR 627 Antioxidants and Bioactive Food Components
• NTR 628 Vitamins and Minerals
• NTR 673 Nutrition Research Methodology

³

From graduate-level courses in Health Administration, Public Health, Gerontology, Sustainability (GES 662 Sustainability), or Business as approved by the student's advisory committee.

Capstone Experience

NTR 606B Practicum in Clinical Dietetics course includes a Clinical Case Study project, which serves as the capstone experience for the M.S. in Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration.

Completion Requirements for Awarding a Verification Statement

Upon completion of all requirements of the M.S. Nutrition, Dietetic Internship Concentration program and graduation clearance from the Graduate School, each intern will be issued an official Verification Statement by the Dietetic Internship Director and will earn eligibility to sit for the national credentialing examination for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.