Graduate Programs in Nutrition at Sargent College

Thank you for your interest in Sargent College’s graduate nutrition programs!

BU’s graduate nutrition programs offer advanced study in human nutrition science, to meet students’ academic backgrounds and professional aspirations. Our mission is to prepare students to contribute to advancements across the profession.

Explore our three programs to determine which is the best fit for you! We also encourage you attend an online or in-person event to get to know more about us.

Programs

All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships and graduate assistantships.

MS in Nutrition /Dietetic Internship (MS/DI)

  • The MS/DI program (MS in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship) is designed for those who have completed an undergraduate education in nutrition and have already received a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or Foreign Dietetics Education (FDE) Verification Statement. These students often aspire to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). 

Application Deadline: Applications closed.

Didactic Program in Dietetics/MS in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship (DPD/MS/DI)

  • The DPD/MS/DI program is uniquely designed for individuals with an undergraduate degree outside of dietetics, who aspire to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) but still need a DPD or FDE Verification Statement. The program includes coursework necessary for the verification statement, an MS in Nutrition, and a dietetic internship.

Application Deadline: Applications closed.

MS in Nutrition (Two Semesters)

  • The MS Nutrition degree is designed with a wide range of students in mind. Whether you are a student looking for a great gap year experience before applying to medical school; or a career in nutrition research, public health, community, or industry; a DPD graduate looking for a master’s degree before applying to a dietetic internship; or an RDN hoping to elevate your career, this program has something to offer you. 

Application Deadlines: Applications closed.

We encourage you to chat with a current student!

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston University Programs in Nutrition is to cultivate an environment that fosters the knowledge, skills, and abilities to serve diverse populations. Our programs emphasize critical thinking about the relationship between food, nutrition, and health, effective communication methods, and readiness to contribute to future advancements in the field across clinical, community, research, industry, and communications settings.

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