Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship at University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship through its College of Education and Human Sciences. This program lasts for 18 months and is designed for students who want to advance their knowledge and skills in nutrition and dietetics. The tuition fee for this program is USD 20,622. To apply for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship at UNM, students need to show their English language skills. Accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE. The minimum graduation requirement for admission is a CGPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

This program is offered by The University of New Mexico.

The combined Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship (DI) at UNM aims to prepare students for careers in Nutrition and Dietetics. This includes chances to work in research, clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and public health.

Students will get the chance to collaborate with various faculty members from the College of Education and Human Sciences in Nutrition & Dietetics, Exercise Science, and Health Education. They will also work with faculty from the College of Population Health in Public Health and health care professionals at UNM, the Prevention Research Center, and other UNM Health Sciences locations.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade requirements.

Graduation

Students must have a bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field like exercise science or public health. If the degree is not in nutrition or dietetics, students may need to complete a post-baccalaureate degree in Nutrition. Applicants need to have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2.

• Step one Prepare documents for application LOR Three (3) letters of recommendation are required, at least two of which should be from course instructors/professors. Letters of recommendation are submitted online through the application process. Letters of recommendation need to be specific for the MS in Nutrition Program; please advise individuals to make the necessary adjustments CV A current resume must be included—include dates (months and years, specific job titles). Be sure the information included on your resume, transcripts and letter of intent is consistent • Step two Additional documents required Official transcripts Unofficial Transcripts (Optional) Passport English Proficiency Exam Letter of Intent- Your letter of intent MUST include a description of all of the following: Your specific qualifications for graduate study, including academic accomplishments and specific volunteer, academic and/ or work experiences that demonstrate your potential to successfully complete a graduate degree in nutrition Your specific interests: clinical nutrition, community/public health nutrition, management, health education, research Your specific motivations and objectives for pursuing graduate study in nutrition A brief description of your short-term and long-term academic and career goals If you are interested in an assistantship, you should indicate the specific position of interest (GA, grader, TA) in your letter Check and then double-check your letter of intent for spelling and grammar. If you are revising a letter of intent/personal statement you wrote and submitted for application to another graduate program or dietetic internship, be sure and make adjustments that are specific to the UNM MS in Nutrition Program. The goals and expectations of the MS in Nutrition and the Dietetic Internship are different • Step three Start your online application https://grad.unm.edu/prospective-students/apply-now.html • Step four Application fees for this course USD 70 = INR 6.06 Thousand Mode of payment: Credit card Students can pay their fees in two, three, four or five payments • Step five Application deadline Spring (Jan): 15th Sept Fall (Aug): 1st Feb *The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"