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Graduate Nutrition Programs
When you're ready to advance your nutrition career, go strong.
Meredith's graduate nutrition programs in Raleigh are among the region's best. We offer an ideal location. Long-standing partnerships with area organizations. And an outstanding reputation among employers.
- Professional development and research opportunities
- Small classes allow for more personal education
- Coeducational program open to men and women
- Community partnerships with top organizations in the area
- Full-time and part-time options
- Accelerated 1-year option available for MS-FNS track
- Dietetics concentration and Dietetic Internship programs are accredited by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)*
* The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606, 1-800-877-1600, ext 5400. www.eatrightpro.org/acend
Contact Information
Tracy Smith
Interim Director, Master of Science in Nutrition & Graduate Nutrition Program Manager and Admissions Counselor
(919) 760-8735
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Students in the MSN program gain practical, real-world experience through Meredith's community partnerships. See our students in action.
Future Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Future Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Designed for students holding an undergraduate degree in a science-related field with a dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Also suitable for undergraduate students with a major in Foods & Nutrition looking to obtain a DPD Verification Statement. The MS-DPD track may also be available to those students with a non-science undergraduate degree granted they take the necessary coursework prior to applying to the program. Upon successful completion of the MS-DPD track, students will earn a Master’s degree, along with the Verification Statement to apply to a DI at an ACEND accredited institution.
If you received a DPD verification statement with your undergraduate nutrition degree and seek a master's degree prior to applying to a DI to be more competitive for the match, you would apply to the Food & Nutrition Studies Track
Do you want to become a Registered Dietitian?
Working Professional
Working Professional
Designed for the non-traditional aged student in search of their passion for nutrition and ready for a career change. Also suitable for already existing Registered Dietitians in need of an advanced degree. The Food & Nutrition Studies track offers comprehensive curricula comprising of nutrition education, community nutrition, food security, sustainable food systems, contemporary research, food systems management and more.
Are you a Registered Dietitian and want an advanced degree in Nutrition?
Non-clinical Nutrition Professional
Non-clinical Nutrition Professional
Designed for the non-traditional aged student in search of their passion for nutrition and ready for a career change. Also suitable for already existing Registered Dietitians in need of an advanced degree. The Food & Nutrition Studies track offers comprehensive curricula comprising of nutrition education, community nutrition, food security, sustainable food systems, contemporary research, food systems management and more.
Are you interested in pursuing a non-clinical career in nutrition?
Seeking Internship
Seeking Internship
Meredith College’s ADA-accredited Dietetic Internship program enables post-baccalaureate women and men to build on an undergraduate education by providing the knowledge and supervised practice experience needed to enter this fast-growing profession. The Internship not only prepares you for the RD exam, it gives you a 6 credit jumpstart in Meredith’s MS in Nutrition – Food & Nutrition Studies Track. The Meredith DI requires applicants to hold a DPD Verification Statement from an ACEND accredited institution prior to applying.
Do you want to apply for a Dietetic Internship?
Program Options
Whether you intend to pursue licensure as a registered dietitian or prefer to work in another aspect of the nutrition field such as the nonprofit sector, research setting, or a program supporting local and sustainable food, Meredith's graduate programs in nutrition have multiple tracks that will prepare you to succeed professionally.
Meredith’s dietetic intern program has a 94% pass rate on CDR Credentialing Exam for dietitian nutritionists on the traditional and site preceptor pathways.
of MS Graduates matched to Dietetic Internship over the past 4 years (compared to approx. 50% national average)
Available for prospective students meeting specific criteria.
Graduate nutrition programs are open to men and women
Investing in Our Shared Future
We know the impact that good nutrition has on individuals and communities. That’s why we offer a variety of options – to both enrich your experience, and make it financially possible to pursue your goals as a nutrition professional.
- Community partnerships
- Financial assistance
- Graduate Assistantships
- Student Professional Organizations
Michael Raynor, '17, M.S. in Nutrition, completed his Dietetic Internship in May 2018. As a registered dietitian and sports nutritionist, he works with athletes to help maximize their performance.
Elizabeth Hurley,'16, M.S. in Nutrition has already earned accolades in the nutrition field.
After completing her Dietetic Internship at Meredith, Stephanie Ott, ’19, decided to pursue her Master of Science in nutrition in order to better serve her patients. A practicing licensed registered dietitian at Duke Raleigh Hospital, Stephanie will serve as the main DI clinical preceptor at Duke Raleigh after graduation.
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