MS Nutrition

The Master of Science in Nutrition prepares students to assume leadership positions in the nutrition field. The program is designed to enhance professional qualifications as a food and nutrition specialist. Challenging courses for the advanced study of nutrition are provided. The student chooses various electives to complement a core curriculum of nutrition science, research methods, biomedical statistics as well as communication, education and counseling skills. A choice of challenging electives enables students to pursue individual interests. Students also complete a research project as a culminating experience of the degree.

The M.S. in Nutrition program is 36 credits. For students who are accepted to the LIU Post Dietetic Internship, the department accepts all 14 graduate credits from the DI program. The M.S. in Nutrition is NOT a route to becoming a RDN. Applicants who are interested in becoming a RDN should refer to the B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics program or the dual B.S./M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics program.

Important Message from our Accreditation Agency (ACEND)

Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). In order to be approved for registration examination eligibility with a bachelor’s degree, an individual must meet all eligibility requirements and be submitted into CDR's Registration Eligibility Processing System (REPS) before 12:00 midnight Central Time, December 31, 2023. For more information about this requirement visit CDR's website: https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree. In addition, CDR requires that individuals complete coursework and supervised practice in program(s) accredited by ACEND.

In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. For more information about state licensure requirements click here. For more information about educational pathways to become a RDN click here.

Long Island University Post offers a variety of educational pathways to become a RDN.

A student’s individualized pathway is determined based on a number of factors, such as your college grade level (i.e. freshman, sophomore, junior or senior), previous college courses completed (i.e. pre-requisites), previous college degrees obtained, etc. For more information or to assist in the development of your educational pathway to become a RDN here at LIU Post, please contact:

LIU Post, Department of Biomedical, Health and Nutritional SciencesLIU Post Campus
720 Northern Blvd. LS-338
Brookville, NY 11548

To learn more about how to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist contact the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.).

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