Admissions requirements
Oregon State’s innovative online nutrition master’s program includes two options. The one you choose will guide your admissions process.
Professional dietetics
The professional dietetics option includes an internship and prepares you to sit for the RDN credentialing exam. Read the admissions requirements for this option.
Advanced dietetics
The advanced dietetics option does not include an OSU-assigned internship. Eligibility for this option is based on your prior training and credentials. Read the admissions requirements for this program to ensure you’re eligible to enroll before you choose this option.
Important dates
These are the start dates for OSU’s next two terms. The advanced dietetics option accepts students each term, while the professional option only admits students for fall term.
See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.
Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 45-47 quarter credits are equal to 30-31.33 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ This program is available either online or in a hybrid format that requires one year of online coursework and one year of a site-based internship in Oregon. View the curriculum.
§ Program start term varies. The advanced dietetics option accepts students each term, while the professional option only admits students for fall term. View admissions information for more details.
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