M.S. in Clinical Nutrition
Delve into nutrition science, research, and culture and diversity in health care.
Immaculata’s Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition is a 30-credit program designed for individuals who:
- Are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and are seeking to expand their knowledge.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and wish to advance their nutrition expertise without the RDN credential, pursuing careers in research, industry, non-profit service and more.
Flexible course offerings and optional electives provide a fulfilling, personalized learning experience. Applied nutrition courses allow you to study areas relevant to your professional development goals, such as:
- Eating disorders
- Diabetes management
- Gut health
- Pediatric nutrition
- Sports nutrition
At A Glance
Program: Master of Science
Audience: Graduate students
Format: Online
Next Start Date: May, 2025
Time to Completion 1-2 years (3-5 semesters)
“Immaculata offered a simple, straight-forward approach to earning my master’s degree in nutrition. Small class sizes allowed me to form lasting relationships with my professors, and the nurturing environment provided the support I needed to grow, develop and excel while pursuing my degree. All of my Immaculata experiences honed my leadership, communication and counseling skills. Because of Immaculata, I now embrace being a lifelong learner in the field of dietetics and am privileged to be a dedicated and compassionate professional in service to patients, their families and those with whom I work.”
Christine Sullivan
Pediatric Dietitian at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Career Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for dietitians and nutritionists is expected to grow 7% over the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations, and the median salary is $69,680 per year.
- Learn from faculty who have real-world experience in clinical practice, research and nutrition education.
- Choose from special topics courses to fulfill your professional development goals. Explore optional electives in psychology, business or health care management.
- Take classes 100% online, with most courses offered asynchronously to give you the flexibility to complete coursework on your schedule.
- Complete a capstone project focused on real-world experiences and personalized to fit your goals and interests.
- Financial aid and a limited number of graduate assistantships are available.
Complete the 30 credits required for this program on a three-semester schedule or five-semester schedule.
Three Terms
Pre-Summer – 6 credits
- GEN 501 – Human Development (3 cr)
- NED 513 – Culture & Diversity in Health Care Practice (1 cr)
- NED 511 – Nutrition Assessment (1 cr)
- Special Topic (1 cr)
Fall Year 1 – 12 credits
- NED 647 – Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism (3 cr)
- NED 645 – Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3 cr)
- GEN 506 – Interprofessional Research (3 cr)
- NED 680 – Principles of Nutrition Education (3 cr)
Spring Year 1 – 12 credits
- NED 655 – Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3 cr)
- NED 691 – Nutrition Capstone (3 cr)
- Special Topics and/or Electives (6 cr)
Total credits: 30
Five Terms
Pre-Summer – 5 credits
- GEN 501 – Human Development (3 cr)
- NED 513 – Culture & Diversity in Health Care Practice (1 cr)
- NED 511 – Nutrition Assessment (1 cr)
Fall Year 1 – 6 credits
- NED 645 – Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3 cr)
- GEN 506 – Interprofessional Research (3 cr)
Spring Year 1 – 3-8 credits
- NED 655 – Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3 cr)
- Special Topics and/or Electives (0-5 cr)*
Summer Year 1 – 0-5 credits
- Special Topics and/or Electives (0 -5 cr)
Fall Year 2 – 6 credits
- NED 647 – Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism (3 cr)
- NED 680 – Principles of Nutrition Education (3 cr)
Spring Year 2 – 5 credits
- NED 691 – Nutrition Capstone (3 cr)
- Special Topics (2 cr)
Total credits: 30
*A minimum of 5 credits must be maintained in the Fall and Spring Semesters to be eligible for financial aid.
In addition to submitting the admissions materials required for master’s programs, please submit a verification statement from a Didactic Program in Dietetics or evidence of a current RDN credential.
