Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Studies/Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

This dual degree program allows you to earn a bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics and a master of science in clinical nutrition in as little as five years. Upon graduating, you will have the skills needed to demonstrate excellence in clinical nutrition or nutrition counseling and/or qualify for your Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials. This dual degree program enables you to complete your studies in nutrition and dietetics with a master's degree. This option will be especially attractive to students who want to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Effective 2024, candidates for the RDN credential must hold a master's degree in any discipline.

The undergraduate portion of this dual degree program focuses on the role of food, nutrition, and health in society. Integrating knowledge and research into course work, the curriculum provides you with an understanding of basic sciences and theoretical and applied aspects of nutrition and dietetics.

The curriculum fully meets the foundational knowledge and learning outcomes in the Eligibility Requirements and Accreditation standards established by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the accrediting agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The graduate portion of this program prepares you for dietetic internships that enable you to take the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) examination.

If you will have completed your country's pre-university education (equivalent to U.S. 12th Grade) before arriving to NYU, or if any of the following apply to you, you are eligible to apply to NYU as a first-year applicant:

You are completing an internationally-recognized equivalent, such as the IB Diploma, or
You are applying from countries with school leaving qualifications based on the British educational model, and will have completed the A-level equivalent (neither O-levels nor (I)GCSE results will be sufficient for admission), or
You are currently enrolled in a foundation year program outside of the United States and have completed secondary school graduation requirements from your country as outlined in the International Qualifications Tool, or
Your highest degree earned by the time you plan to enroll at NYU is either a certificate or diploma.
IELTS Academic - 7.5 and above
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