Program Overview
The Dietetics Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 Dietetics Studies 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Texas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dietetics Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Health Nutrition and Policy
- Nutrition Pathophysiology
- Nutritional Supplements and Functional Foods
- Integration of Metabolism
- Advanced Dietetics Practicum I
- Advanced Dietetics Practicum II
- Seminar in Dietetics
- Research Seminar
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 program is based on the following criteria:
1. Students who have been admitted into the UTSA Coordinated Program in Dietetics as undergraduate students are guarantee acceptance into the Master of Dietetics Studies program if they have maintained a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in their coursework.
2. Students from other institutions will be considered for the Master of Dietetics Studies if openings are available in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics. The number of students in the program is determined by the number approved through the accreditation process and the number of placement available for the advanced practicum.
These applicants must meet all the requirements described below:
a. Applicants must have a verification statement from an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)or an equivalent baccalaureate degree in nutrition and dietetics from a regionally accredited college oruniversity in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.b. Applicants whose undergraduate major is not in nutrition and dietetics must have taken all pre-requisitecourses described under the Nutrition and Dietetics Program in the undergraduate catalog. In additionapplicants must have completed all or equivalent undergraduate courses in dietetics and nutrition tomeet core knowledge and competencies mandated by the accreditation. All coursework must have beenpassed with a grade of C or better.c. Acceptance to the MDS program is contingent on having a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all theundergraduate coursework, as well as in any graduate-level courses previously taken.d. Foreign educated students must submit official transcripts as well as a course-by-course evaluation byan approved credentialing organization.e. Test Applicants whose native language is not English must have a score of at least 500 on the paperbased Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL.f. Applicants are required to submit a program application along with statement of interest and twofaculty references (use standard program form) to the Admission Committee.g. Personal interview.English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 20,324 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,965 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, United States
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months