MS in Nutrition – Advanced Dietetics

Online nutrition graduate program

 
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Advance your dietetics practice with a master’s degree

A master’s degree in nutrition was once considered optional for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). Now it’s a requirement for entering the profession.

Oregon State’s MS in Nutrition - Advanced Dietetics program helps you grow as a nutrition professional and strengthen your credibility.

Through advanced coursework in medical nutrition therapy, public health and applied research skills, you’ll expand your ability to translate nutrition science into practice and enhance the care you provide to patients, clients and communities.

The online advanced dietetics degree program is ideal for:

  • Current RDNs who want to upskill with a master’s degree but do not need to complete a dietetic internship
  • Students who plan to complete an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship close to home or in a setting of their choice

Eligibility

Eligibility requires either current RD/RDN certification or a verification statement from an accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD program).

Advanced dietetics online program highlights

  • Complete advanced online coursework grounded in evidence-based dietetics practice
  • Learn from faculty who are registered dietitians and leaders in clinical, community and public health nutrition
  • Strengthen skills in communication, counseling, research and program management
  • Tailor elective choices to your practice interests or professional goals
  • Finish your degree with an applied capstone project connected to your workplace or future internship
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An online or distance learning student focuses on his coursework at home, emphasizing the flexibility of the Advanced Dietetics program.

Sample advanced dietetics online courses

  • Health Systems Organization 
  • Public Health Impact 
  • Research in Nutrition and Dietetics 
  • Food and Nutrition Program Management and Evaluation 
  • Dietary Behavior and Counseling

Additional degree requirements and curriculum information are available in Oregon State’s academic catalog. 

Is the online advanced dietetics program right for me?

The MS in Nutrition - Advanced Dietetics program allows distance learners to complete an online master’s degree in nutrition from any location. This program does not include a supervised practice dietetic internship component.

If you're planning to become an RDN

If you intend to become a registered dietitian, you will still need to complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice internship to sit for the RDN exam, but you are in charge of where and when it takes place.

If you're already an RDN

If you’re already working as an RDN, the advanced dietetics program allows you to earn your master’s degree on a flexible schedule and sharpen your skills without completing an additional internship.

If you want an Oregon-based internship

If you want to complete your coursework online and complete your supervised practice in Oregon, explore our MS-PD program.

If you already have a masters degree and a verification statement

If you already have a masters degree and a verification statement from an accredited didactic program in dietetics (DPD) and want to complete a standalone supervised practice internship in Oregon, explore our OSU-DI program.

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Career outlook

With your MS in Nutrition - Advanced Dietetics, you’ll be prepared to advance in roles such as:

  • Clinical dietitian or outpatient dietitian
  • Community or public health nutritionist
  • Health educator or program coordinator
  • Clinical manager or lead RDN
  • Specialized practice roles in pediatrics, renal, oncology or sports nutrition

Whether you're an experienced RDN or planning your supervised practice, this degree helps you strengthen your skill set, broaden your opportunities and expand your influence in dietetics practice.

Contact us

For questions about the advanced dietetics program or the admissions process, please contact Jenny Jackson, PhD, MS, RDN, clinical associate professor in the Oregon State College of Health, at [email protected].

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