Applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from U.S regionally accredited college or university.
- DPD/FDE Verification Statement
If a Declaration of Intent to complete an ACEND accredited DPD or FDE program is provided during the application, an official copy of the verification statement will be required prior to final admission. - Academic Transcripts and Test Scores
- GPA: B average or above, official academic transcripts with conferral of undergraduate and/or graduate degrees.
- English Proficiency (if English is a 2nd language) -
TOEFL (International Students): 560 or above (paper-based test); 220 or above (computer-based test); 83 or above (internet-based test; minimum individual test scores: writing 22, speaking 23, reading 21, listening 17).
*within 2 years of semester starting semester and students for whom English is a second language must complete the VEPT test at the start of the program.
- Three Letters of Recommendation (two academic and one professional)
- Personal Statement (1000 words or less) addressing the following questions:
- Describe what has led you to have an interest in a dietetics career.
- Discuss volunteer, work, or research experiences that have prepared you for a supervised practice program.
- Emphasize your competencies and fit for the DI program, showcasing your leadership abilities, teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- What are your professional goals in the field of nutrition and dietetics?
- What are the qualities that make you a good fit for our Rutgers - New Brunswick MS/DI program leading to the registered dietitian nutritionist credential?
- Relevant Experience includes work, volunteer experience and honors and certifications as it relates to nutrition and dietetics.
- Resume or Curriculum Vita
- Interview in-person or via video conference
- Satisfactory completion of RU SEBS-MS/DI DICAS application.