Program Overview
The Master of ScienceDietetic Internship at Tufts University 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 Master of ScienceDietetic Internship 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 7
- Tuition: USD 48,412 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,412 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Medford, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of ScienceDietetic Internship 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
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Fundamentals of Nutrition Policy and Programming: How Science and Practice Interact
- Statistical Methods for Health Care Professionals
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s 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).
The applicant must submit the following documents:
- Application Fee - The application fee of $75 is payable through the online application by credit card or e-check (drawn on a US bank).
- OR Fee Waivers - The application fee is waived for: current Tufts undergraduate and graduate students; students in Tufts certificate programs applying to a degree program; Project 1000 applicants; AmeriCorps and Peace Corps volunteers; City Year and Teach For America Corp members; GEM fellows; and IRT, Leadership Alliance, and McNair Scholars. Gordon Institute M.S.E.M. applicants who attend an information session will be granted a fee waiver.
- Academic Records - Applicants will be required to upload a copy of transcripts received from each college or university attended where credit was earned toward an undergraduate, graduate or professional degree.
- Letters of Recommendation - Most programs will require three letters of recommendation. Current Tufts students, Tufts certificate students applying for a degree program and applicants to the engineering management program are only required to submit two letters.
- Personal Statement - You are required to upload a personal statement describing your reasons for wanting to pursue graduate study at Tufts. Please limit your personal statement to a maximum of five pages.
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae - Your current résumé or CV including dates of your educational history, employment, academic honors, scholarships, publications and other activities should be uploaded as part of your completed application.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - The majority of our degree programs will require the GRE. To ensure timely score reporting, we suggest that you take the GRE at least one month prior to the application deadline for your program.
- Evidence of English Proficiency for Non-Native Speakers of English
- Additional Requirements - Prerequisites: 1) Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; a minimum university cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required. 2) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores: verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing. The student should take the examination by December prior to the year of desired entry. 3) COMPLETION OF DIDACTIC PROGRAM OF DIETETICS ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,412 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,412 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,412 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,412 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Tufts 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 Tufts University
Tufts University
Massachusetts, United States
private research university in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
