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MS Clinical Nutrition Program Overview

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MS Clinical Nutrition Curriculum Overview

Changing Careers into Clinical Nutrition – RDN pathway at UW-Madison

What is a RDN? How do you become a RDN?

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UW Integrated Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics Open House

This program is for students who are graduates of a Didactic Program in Dietetics and need to complete their practicum rotations and graduate degree to sit for the RDN exam.

Is UW-Madison accredited?

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South Lasalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, telephone 1-800-621-7440; www.hlcommission.org. UW–Madison, which was first accredited in 1913, was last accredited in 2009, and will go through a reaccreditation process again in 2018–19. Verify status here: https://pubs.wisc.edu/ug/geninfo_accreditation.htm .

What are the entry requirements for the Online Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition?

Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or its equivalent and a minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
Have completed the following prerequisite courses:
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Statistics
- Human Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
Apply to the UW-Madison Graduate School via the Madison Graduate School Electronic Application. Your application must include a statement on your reasons for applying; three letters of recommendation; TOEFL scores if applicable; and unofficial transcripts submitted through the Graduate Portal.

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Is UW-Madison accredited?

What are the entry requirements for the Online Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition?

How many credits do I need to earn an Online Master’s of Science in Clinical Nutrition?

How many hours should I commit to studying each week?

Will I be eligible to take the Registered Dietitian registration examination upon completion?

Do I need to come to UW-Madison for exams and/or projects?

Is credit for life experience available?

How long will it take to complete the Online Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition?

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