The ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics – Dietetic Internship program prepares future registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) through a rigorous blend of graduate-level coursework and supervised practice. Rooted in evidence-based nutrition science, this program equips students with the clinical, community, and leadership skills needed to make a meaningful impact on individual and public health.
Path to Becoming a Registered Dietitian
UNF’s Nutrition & Dietetics M.S. program combines advanced coursework with supervised practice to prepare you for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and a rewarding career in clinical, community, or food service nutrition.

Program Overview
The Nutrition & Dietetics – Dietetic Internship (M.S.) program at the Brooks College of Health is a rigorous, full-time graduate program designed to prepare students for successful careers as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). This program combines advanced graduate-level coursework with supervised experiential learning, meeting the competencies and accreditation standards set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
The curriculum consists of 30 credit hours of in-depth instruction in areas such as clinical nutrition, foodservice systems management, community nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and research methods. Additionally, students complete 1,000 hours of supervised practice across clinical, community, and foodservice settings, allowing them to apply evidence-based knowledge in real-world environments under the guidance of experienced professionals.
The program is structured to meet the eligibility requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), making graduates qualified to sit for the RDN credentialing exam. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, leadership, critical thinking, and cultural competence, equipping graduates for dynamic roles in hospitals, public health agencies, long-term care facilities, and food systems management.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics from an ACEND-accredited institution in the United States.
Graduates of this program are well-prepared to provide expert nutrition care, contribute to interprofessional healthcare teams, and take on leadership roles in both clinical and community settings.
Other Programs in Nutrition & Dietetics
M.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics - Dietetic Professional StudiesM.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics - Integrated Graduate Nutrition Program
Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition
Program Contact
Graduate Program DirectorBrooks College of Health
Program At-a-Glance

Application Deadlines
Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.
Decision and Review Process
Decisions are released March 1, with rolling decisions (once received) subject to space remaining in the program and continue until July 15.
- Fall: January 15
Additional Application Info
Applicants must apply through the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services website before applying through UNF.Graduate Cost Calculator
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Admissions Requirements
The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. Please contact the International Center for more information.
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University Requirements
University Requirements
Application and Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an . Recommended evaluation agencies:
- SpanTran. They have created a custom application for ³ÉÈË´óƬthat will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application through the portal.
Important Notes
- The ³ÉÈË´óƬGraduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current ³ÉÈË´óƬstudents should not request ³ÉÈË´óƬtranscripts. After application submission, the ³ÉÈË´óƬrequirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
Where do I send transcripts and test scores?
Mail
³ÉÈË´óƬGraduate School
1 ³ÉÈË´óƬDrive
Jacksonville, FL 32224Email
Test Score Institutional Codes
GRE: institutional code 5490
GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51 -
Program Specific Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of recommendation
- A baccalaureate degree in nutrition from an ACEND accredited U.S. institution
- Applicants must participate in the D&D Computer Matching process
- The graduate program director or can provide information about the process
- In addition to submitting all of the above university and program requirements to the ³ÉÈË´óƬGraduate School, applicants must also complete the Dietetic Internship Centralized Application Services (DICAS) application. DICAS must also be provided with the necessary documents that they require by the posted application deadline.
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International Applicant Requirements