Program Overview
The Nutrition and Dietetics (Post Didactic Program in Dietetics) at Loma Linda University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences 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 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 Nutrition and Dietetics (Post Didactic Program in 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 29,166 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,166 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutrition and Dietetics (Post Didactic Program in 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
- Topics in Foods and Food Preparation
- Public Health for Community Resilience
- Public Health for a Healthy Lifestyle
- Public Health and Health Systems
- Nutritional Metabolism
- Advanced Public Health Nutrition
- Advanced Nutrition I: Carbohydrates and Lipids
- Advanced Nutrition II: Proteins, Vitamins, and Minerals
- Phytochemicals
- Nutrition Policy, Programs, and Services
- Assessment of Nutritional Status
- Contemporary Issues of Vegetarian Diets
- Seminar in Nutrition
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).
- GPA of 3.0 or above
- Three recommendation letters
- Completion of an online application, including a personal statement demonstrating your interest in Nutrition and Dietetics
- An interview for applicants in southern California - others will be notified if an interview is requested
Prerequisites
- College Algebra or two years of high school Algebra
- Anatomy and physiology with laboratory, complete sequence (3 quarters or 2 semesters)
- General chemistry with laboratory (one semester or two quarters)
- Microbiology with laboratory
- Human nutrition
- Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement - proof of an accredited bachelor\'s degree in nutrition and/or, dietetics
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,166 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,166 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,166 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,166 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda 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 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months