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 a stellar reputation among employers.
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We offer three M.S. in Nutrition programs for students, the Accelerated Community Track (ACT), the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Track, and the Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (ADNT), as well as Dietetic Internships to prepare students for the RD exam
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 Master of Science in Nutrition program has multiple tracks that will prepare you to succeed professionally.
Do you want to become a Registered Dietitian?
The MS-Didactic Program in Dietetics Track (MS-DPD) and the Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (MS-ADNT) are both designed for students holding an undergraduate degree in a science-related field who have a dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
MS-Didactic Program in Dietetics
The MS-DPD program is designed for undergraduate students holding a BS degree with or without a major in food & nutrition looking to obtain a DPD Verification Statement to enter into a Dietetic Internship. The MS-DPD track is available to those students with a non-science undergraduate degree if 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 should apply to the Accelerated Community Track.
MS-Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (ADNT)
The MS-ADNT program is designed for students holding an undergraduate degree in any field of study who have completed the required prerequisites to enter the program. This track combines the didactic coursework with supervised experiential learning (SEL) into one program. Meredith’s location is ideal for graduate students to gain SEL at some of the world’s top corporations and medical centers, as well as in local human services agencies and school systems.
Upon successful completion of the MS-ADNT track, students will earn a master of science degree in nutrition and are eligible to sit for the CDR credentialing examination to become a Registered Dietitian.
Are you a Registered Dietitian and want an advanced degree in Nutrition?
This curriculum is designed for the non-traditional student with a passion for nutrition and ready for a career change. It is also suitable for Registered Dietitians in need of an advanced degree. The Accelerated Community Track offers comprehensive curricula with education focused on personal nutrition, community nutrition, food security, sustainable food systems, contemporary research, food systems management, and more. Explore the MS in Nutrition: Accelerated Community Track.
Do you want to apply for a Dietetic Internship (DI)?
Meredith College’s ACEND-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. This internship prepares students for the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam and provides 6 credits to jumpstart Meredith’s MS in Nutrition: MS-Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Track. Note that the Meredith DI requires applicants to hold a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement from an ACEND-accredited institution prior to applying. Explore the Dietetic Internship Track.
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 a Dietetic Internship over the past 7 years
Available for all prospective students
Graduate nutrition programs are open to all
You want a program that provides great value and helps you advance your career. Meredith’s program offers
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.
Meredith’s organic garden provides hands-on opportunities to learn about planting, harvesting, and preparing healthy food.
Why earn your M.S. in nutrition at Meredith? We offer community partnerships with top organizations, a 100% match rate to dietetic internships, graduate assistantships, full- and part-time options, and much more.
Nutrition jobs are expected to grow 11% over the next eight years. At Meredith, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to thrive in this growing field while supporting health and wellness in your community.
Angela Clontz, ’22, chose to pursue her M.S. in Nutrition after having an empowering undergraduate experience at Meredith College. She was able to capitalize on her passion for nutrition and is now pursuing her Ph.D., where she hopes to study nutrition and its effects on genetics, in particular with cancer.
Danae Gross, ’22, is a registered and licensed dietitian earning her master’s in nutrition at Meredith. She will continue pursuing her goal of one day becoming a professor through UNC-Chapel Hill’s Ph.D. program in nutrition with a minor in epidemiology.
After completing her Dietetic Internship at Meredith, Stephanie (Ott) Antonelli, ’19, decided to pursue her M.S. in nutrition and become a practicing licensed registered dietitian.
Registered dietitian and sports nutritionist Michael Raynor, ’17, M.S. in nutrition works with athletes to help maximize their performance.
Ellison White, ’18, M.S. in Nutrition, was well-prepared for a career in her chosen field of nutrition and dietetics – one that has new discoveries emerging all the time.
Elizabeth Raynor,’16, M.S. in Nutrition earned accolades in the nutrition field even before graduating.
Chris Dunham,’16, earned his M.S. in Nutrition to pursue his passion for sustainable food and nutrition.
The Second Annual Angels Are Aware Hunger Week will be held on Meredith’s campus from March 27-31, 2023.
Meredith College has added a new pathway for those wanting to pursue a career in nutrition. The M.S. in Nutrition – Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Track (ADNT) is designed for students with bachelor’s degrees who want to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in just two years.
Meredith College dietetic interns presented during Malnutrition Awareness Week, which took place September 18-22. This is an annual, multi-organizational campaign created by ASPEN (American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition) to raise awareness about malnutrition.
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