Program Overview
The Nutrition and Dietetics (Prior bachelor's degree in a non-nutrition major) at Loma Linda University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 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 (Prior bachelor's degree in a non-nutrition major) 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 30,192 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 30,192 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nutrition and Dietetics (Prior bachelor's degree in a non-nutrition major) 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
- Infectious Disease and the Healthcare Provider
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Financial Management
- Statistics/Research for Health Professionals I
- Statistics/Research for Health Professionals II
- Human Resource Management
- Statistics/Research for Health Professionals I
- Statistics/Research for Health Professionals II
- Research -Proposal Writing
- Food Selection and Presentation
- Community Nutrition
- Professional Issues
- Nutrition and Human Metabolism
- Intro to Clinical Nutrition
- Medical Nutrition Therapy I
- Medical Nutrition Therapy II
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 upon a selective process. To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:
- Bachelor\'s Degree
- A GPA of 3.0 or above
- An interview for applicants in Southern California \xc2\x96 others will be notified if an interview is requested
- Complete an online application, including a personal statement demonstrating your interest in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Three recommendation letters
- Completion of program prerequisites
Prerequisites
- College Algebra or 2 years of high school Algebra
- Anatomy & Physiology with lab (complete sequence)
- General Chemistry with lab (2 quarters or 1 semester)
- Microbiology with lab
- Human Nutrition
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 30,192 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 30,192 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 30,192 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 30,192 (Tuition (Full programme)) — 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 36 months