Program Overview
The Clinical Nutrition at East Tennessee University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 72 months, 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 Nutrition 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
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Johnson City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Nutrition 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
- NTFD 5410 - Seminar in Nutrition (1 credit) (Must take three times for a total of 3 credits.)
- NTFD 5420 - Maternal-Child Nutrition (3 credits)
- NTFD 5430 - Complex Adult Nutritional Care (4 credits)
- NTFD 5440 - Nutrition Programs: Theory to Application (4 credits)
- NTFD 5450 - Advanced Nutrition Therapy (4 credits)
- NTFD 5517 - Nutrition Education and Counseling (3 credits) (If the student took 4517 as an undergraduate, s(he) would take ALHE 5010.)
- ALHE 5010 - Clinical Teaching Strategies (3 credits)
- NTFD 5442 - Practice-based Research in Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 credit hours)
- NTFD 5445 - Advanced Macronutrient Nutrition (3 credit hours)
- NTFD 5415 - Professional Issues in Dietetics (1 credit)
- NTFD 5421 - Lifespan Nutrition Practicum (2 credits)
- NTFD 5431 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum I (2 credits each)
- NTFD 5432 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum II (2 credits each)
- NTFD 5433 - Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum III (2 credits each)
- NTFD 5451 - Nutrition and Food Service Management Practicum I (2 credits each)
- NTFD 5452 - Nutrition and Food Service Management Practicum II (2 credits each)
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).
- Admission to the School of Graduate Studies.
- Completion of the undergraduate didactic program in dietetics (DPD). Students applying to the dietetic internship program must also have received a verification statement or the intent to graduate from the DPD program director. Students from related disciplines will be required to complete the undergraduate prerequisites mandated by ACEND, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale.
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- Credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Advanced Standing degree. (Must provide copy of RD card.)
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the applicant\xc2\x92s undergraduate major and/or minor discipline.
- Satisfactory references from three persons familiar with the applicant\xc2\x92s academic and work experience.
- Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam. (GRE)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,292 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 519 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact East Tennessee 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 East Tennessee University
East Tennessee University
Johnson City, United States
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public land-grant research university in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee became the 16th state, it is...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 72 months