Program Overview
The Clinical Dietetics at Grand Valley State University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Clinical Dietetics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Allendale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Dietetics programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- CD 501 - Emerging Professional Practice Issues in Clinical Dietetics Credits: 2
- CD 510 - Nutritional Assessment Credits: 3
- CD 516 - Food and Culinary Science Credits: 4
- CD 520 - Supervised Practice: Food Management Systems Credits: 3 (180 hours)
- CD 530 - Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition I Credits: 3 (180 hours)
- CD 560 - Advanced Nutrition Education, Counseling, and Coaching Credits: 2
- CD 600 - Advanced Medical Nutritional Therapy I Credits: 3
- CD 690 - Research Methodology in Clinical Dietetics Credits: 1
- STA 610 - Applied Statistics for Health Professions Credits: 3
- CD 550 - Food, Culture and the Health Environment Credits: 2
- CD 610 - Advanced Medical Nutritional Therapy II Credits: 3
- CD 625 - Supervised Practice: Clinical Nutrition I Credits: 5 (300 hours)
- CD 630 - Supervised Practice: Community Nutrition II Credits: 2 (120 hrs; 60 hrs may be taken
- CD 560 - Advanced Nutrition Education, Counseling, and Coaching Credits: 2
- CD 600 - Advanced Medical Nutritional Therapy I Credits: 3
- CD 620 - Micronutrient Metabolism and Genetic Considerations in Clinical Dietetics Credits: 3
- CD 690 - Research Methodology in Clinical Dietetics Credits: 1
- STA 610 - Applied Statistics for Health Professions Credits: 3
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Submission of all required admission materials, including:
- Completed graduate application for admission
- $30 nonrefundable application fee (unless you have previously applied to Grand Valley)
- Official copies of transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Transcripts must be sent from those institutions directly to the GVSU Admissions Office. NOTE: We do not require official transcripts from Grand Valley
- Test scores from the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) for applicants whose native language is not English. Only original score reports will be accepted.
- Grade point average of 3.0 (B) from all undergraduate coursework or a satisfactory score on the GRE
- Resume detailing work experiences and accomplishments
- Personal statement of career goals and background experiences, including an explanation of how this program will help achieve educational and professional objectives
- Recommendations: Two professional or academic recommendations received online, addressing the candidate\'s potential for graduate study completion. You will provide the emails of two references in your account at www.gvsu.edu/gradapply, and they will be sent a link to fill out for their online recommendation
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 824 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 634 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Grand Valley State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
Grand Valley State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date September 2025
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