Clinical Nutrition Programs in The University of Delaware

The Master's Program in Human Nutrition enables students to use their interests through an individualized program of study with either a thesis or dissertation is not to exercise option.Both options include a core of required credits in nutrition and research methods by which students work with a consultant an individual elective program to develop the rest of the program meets credits.

Areas of potential program specialization include nutrition, nutrition education, community nutrition and management of food and nutrition services. A variety of courses within the department and the entire university offers exceptional opportunities for tailored the level of student interests. Information on assets, requirements for the degree, the deal recently, thesis title, financial aid, and courses offered can be found in Program Description.

Combined Masters & Dietetic Internship Program

The combined Master of Science in nutrition and Dietetic Internship (MS/DI), students can complete the M.S. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of internship in a period of two years. This is an accelerated program for students with Bachelor's examination with a recent statement by an accredited educational program in dietetics. The program prepares students for successful completion of the registration examination by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and helps students develop critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, so that graduates positioned leaders in their chosen areas of dietetic practice.

Requirements for the Nutrition Degree

A minimum of 32 credits at the graduate level is required, including 17 credits in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics and a 3 credit scholarly project. The remaining 15 credits are obtained through non-departmental courses in related areas. Degree completion also requires satisfactory performance on a written comprehensive examination and presentation of scholarly project at a department seminar.

A minimum of 32 credits at the graduate level is required, 6 of which are thesis-related and 14-17 credits in the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (2 seminar credits and 12-15 course credits). The remaining credits are obtained through courses in related areas such as chemistry, biology, statistics/experimental design, food science, physical education, psychology, sociology, anthropology, communication, etc. Selection of these courses will depend in part on the specific needs of the student and on the student's professional or research interests.

Core course requirements include: NTDT 611 (Advanced Nutrition), a graduate level biochemistry course, and a graduate level course in statistics/experimental design. Degree completion also requires: 1) presentation of thesis research results in seminar format to the departmental faculty, 2) submission of manuscript draft for publication, and 3) satisfactory performance on the final oral examination.