MS in Nutrition and Dietetics

MS IN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

Master nutrition and dietetics practice with our hybrid program.

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Build expertise in using food as medicine with a Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics from Pace University’s College of Health Professions. Engage in remote learning and in-person experiences at state-of-the-art facilities and on-site locations and learn how to promote healthful eating across diverse professional settings.

Program highlights: 

  • Start in the Fall and earn your nutritionist master’s degree within two years through 54 credits of academic coursework.
  • Receive individualized attention in small class sizes and work alongside students from other health professions.
  • Work with state-of-the-art equipment at our Center for Excellence in Healthcare Simulation and hone your skills in the Nutrition and Dietetics Teaching Kitchen and Zwilling Cooking Studio.
  • Benefit from hands-on, real-world experience in supervised experiential learning rotations in: Food service management, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, an elective of your choice, and more!
  • Take advantage of our partnerships with more than 100 different placement sites across the Tri-State Area for your Supervised Experiential Learning rotations.
  • Earn your verification statement for 1,000 hours of supervised practice (internship) required to obtain your Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
  • Registered by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®).

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+7%
Projected job growth from 2023 to 2033 –US Bureau of Labor Statistics
$82,216
Median salary, RDN in the New York metro area –Salary.com
100%
of 2023 College of Health Professions master's level graduates are employed, continuing their education or pursuing service

Build Your Professional Skill Set

  • This is the only program in the NY metro area where students can simultaneously complete both an MS and the required Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) hours.
  • Our program guarantees that students have access to Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) hours (or internship).
  • This degree opens doors for a vast array of jobs in the nutrition and dietetic industries.
  • Program offers a flexible, hybrid learning experience.
  • With small class sizes (only 14–18 students per cohort), you’ll receive the individualized attention you deserve.
  • The MS in Nutrition and Dietetics prepares students to be job-ready on day-one.
  • Work alongside Pace faculty in the Pace University Teaching Kitchen, a proud member of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative (TKC).

Careers in Nutrition and Dietetics

Graduates of Pace’s MS in Nutrition and Dietetics may immediately sit for the CDR examination. Passing the exam qualifies them to attain entry-level or higher-level employment in a variety of settings, such as:

  • Acute care/inpatient nutrition
  • Ambulatory care, long-term care
  • Community and public health nutrition programs (food banks, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program, school meal programs, etc.)
  • Health and wellness programs (corporate wellness, fitness center programs, community wellness programs, etc.)
  • Food and nutrition management (culinary, restaurant management, entrepreneurship, etc.)
  • Nutrition counseling (private practice, outpatient counseling, clinics, etc.)
  • The food and nutrition industry (brand management, recipe development, marketing, advertising)
  • Nutrition education (programs for at-risk populations, farmers markets, schools, corporations)
  • Nutrition/health journalism (developing content for websites, newspapers, editing, etc.)
  • Epidemiology/research (academic, foundations, corporate- or government-sponsored research (NIH).
  • Entrepreneurial jobs (starting a food and nutrition company or service, partnering with other dietitians to provide a product or service)
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I am excited to get to my goal of helping people with autoimmune diseases, PCOS, and gastrointestinal issues improve their lifestyle and continue to thrive.”

– Lauren Pappalardo ’23
Pace University

About College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Pace University is dedicated to creating innovative and complex programs that reflect the changing landscape of the health care system. Our graduates are prepared for impactful careers in health care practice, health-related research, or as educators, through small classes and hands-on learning at our two New York campuses. and the leading area healthcare facilities.

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