Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition With Dietetic Internship
Clinical dietitians focus on improving patients’ nutritional health by addressing the relationship between food and well-being; they work closely with the patient and the health care team to design an individualized nutrition plan that suits the patient’s needs and/or medical condition(s).
Since the combined master’s degree and dietetic internship program began at RUSH, the first-time pass rate for the national dietetic registration exam has been greater than 95 percent. Graduates of the M.S. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Internship program have attained positions that exceed entry-level responsibilities.
Research is an integral part of the M.S. in Clinical Nutrition with Dietetic Internship program. All students are required to complete a master’s research project.
The combined master’s degree and dietetic internship program is available on a full-time basis only.
The RUSH University Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition with Dietetic Internship program will be closing May 31, 2024 and transitioning to the RUSH University Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Graduate Program. The RUSH University Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition with Dietetic Internship program will no longer accept applicants starting March 1, 2022.
Full-Time
On-Campus