Dietetics, M.S.

Degree Prep

To prepare for a master's in dietetics you must have a bachelor's degree and have completed the prerequisite courses or be a student at the University of Idaho majoring in food and nutrition and apply for the 3+2 program during your junior year.

• View the dietetics graduate program course requirements.

Degree Roadmap

Find a wealth of knowledge to help you succeed — from taking care of preliminary items associated with starting your graduate studies at the University of Idaho to finishing your degree.

Find additional information about the Master of Science in dietetics.

Follow the detailed graduate admission requirements before filling out your application to the College of Graduate Studies.

Professional Licensing

Completion of the program will make you eligible to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s credentialing exam administered by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This test is required to practice professionally as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).

Financial Aid

To find out about deadlines and eligibility requirements, please visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid office.

Scholarships

Over 400 scholarships are offered exclusively to College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) students based on GPA and other qualifications.

You can find general need- and merit-based scholarships on the Financial Aid office's scholarships page.

Hands-on Learning

• Study abroad opportunities in Ireland, Taiwan, China, Mexico and Spain
• Complete the final semester of supervised experiential learning in Moscow, Boise or Coeur d’Alene
• Develop quantity food production skills in our newly renovated Carmelita Spencer Foods Laboratory
• Work with RDNs in various community and clinical care settings
• Have interactive rotations in food production facilities such as schools, campus dining and hospitals
• Attend state or national Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics conferences

Clubs

• Food and Nutrition Club
• Phi Upsilon Omicron