Bachelor's & Master's Degree

Dietetics

Translate science into personalized nutrition plans for healthy eating, various health conditions and general wellness by becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN):

  • Well Established. The Accelerated Master’s Coordinated Program (CP) at Mizzou is among the oldest accredited CP in the country. Housed in a world-class research institution, our CP is well-known for producing high-quality nutrition professionals and expertise in translating nutrition research.
  • Hands-On Experiences. Students in Mizzou’s CP gain experience in hospitals and clinics, schools, business and industry, private practice and public health clinics.
  • Career Acceleration. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians (RD exam).

Program Details

The Coordinated Program (CP) is an accelerated program resulting in both a bachelor’s and master’s degree.

  • Three years of prerequisites in Food Science and Human Nutrition, which is the pre-dietetics sequence
  • Two years in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics

Admittance to this program is a selective process. It is not a stand-alone master’s program or designed for individuals who already have their RDN credential but may accommodate people with prior degrees.

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Learn more about our nationally accredited program.

The Mizzou Coordinated Program in Dietetics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). ACEND is the accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists.

ACEND contact information:

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995

Phone: 800-877-1600
Email: ACEND@eatright.org
Website: eatrightpro.org/acend

Your future

Internships & employment

VA Hospitals • Cerner • Compass Health Network • Columbia Public Schools • Children's Mercy Hospital

Classes you might take

Food Chemistry & Analysis • Medical Pharmacology • Human Nutrition • General Biochemistry • Nutritional Assessment

Signature Experience

NutriZou

NutriZou is a pro bono nutrition coaching services clinic on campus. MU dietetic students provide nutrition coaching appointments to community members under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

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Admissions and Application

This degree offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Nutrition and Foods, followed by entry into the Masters of Science in Dietetics. Students are admitted as undergraduates after completing prerequisites for admission and going through an application and interview process.

  • Current students: Contact your advisor for information about changing to this major.
  • New students: Apply to MU and choose Nutrition and Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Nutrition and Foods as your major.

Cost and Financial Aid

Learn more about tuition costs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid at Mizzou.

See your future in person

Let us show you the CAFNR Experience! Meet with our current faculty, staff and students who are ready to answer your questions. See classrooms and the beautiful Mizzou campus. Visit us and start your journey!