Alternative Program Name

Dietetics

Program Description

The Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics enables students to meet the didactic and supervised practice requirements for registration eligibility in dietetics. The purpose of registration is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by encouraging high standards of performance by persons practicing in nutrition and dietetics. Upon completion of the degree, students may sit for the RD exam.  

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Program Length

2.25 to 3 years (9 quarters)

Possible Careers

Dietitians and Nutritionists work in hospitals, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers, cafeterias offices of physicians, and non-profit organizations. Career titles are: Clinical Dietitian, Management Dietician, Emergency Nutrition Advisor, Urban Health, and Nutrition Manager

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, transcripts from all universities attended, three letters of reference, and official GRE scores (note: if your cumulative undergraduate GPA is a 3.2 or higher, the GRE requirement can be waived).

Prerequisites

  • General chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Human nutrition or equivalent

Discipline Accrediting Agency

The Nutrition (Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics), MPH, offered by the School of Public Health is accredited by the  Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).  Contact: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1920, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600, or https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend.

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Expected Cost of Attendance

The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.

Required Program Costs

Academic Year 2023-2024

Year of Program
Months Enrolled 		Year 1
9 		Year 2
12 		Year 3
6
Tuition & Fees $39,060 $48,332 $20,490
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance
(May or may not be purchased through the school) 		$1,650 $1,400 0

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.

Year of Program
Months Enrolled 		Year 1
9 		Year 2
12 		Year 3
6
Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance)
Students will be assigned one of the following Living Expense Budget Options:
  • On Campus Dorm
    		•  $10,800 $14,400 $7,200
  • LLU Owned Rental Property
    		•  $17,280 $23,040 $11,520
  • LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents
    		• $18,180 $24,240 $12,120
  • Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents
    		•  $6,480 $8,640 $4,320
  • Off Campus
    		•  $17,280 $23,040 $11,520
    Transportation Allowance $3,150 $4,200 $2,100
    Miscellaneous Personal Expenses $2,700 $3,600 $1,800
    Federal Student Loan Fees $348 $392 $348
    Cost of Obtaining Professional License 0 0 0
    Dependent Care
    (See Budget Revision Request form)     		Available upon Request
    Disability-Related Expenses
    (See Budget Revision Request form)     		Available upon Request

    Notes

    • Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
    • Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
    • To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.
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