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    MS in Nutrition and Dietetics

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    Philadelphia, USMSIn-person21 months
    $60,814.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    63
    Credits
    $65.00
    App fee

    MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University is a 63-credit, 21-month, in-person MS program based in Philadelphia, US. Tuition is $60,814.

    About the program

    The program integrates didactic coursework in nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, public health nutrition, and research methods with supervised experiential learning to prepare students to become registered dietitian nutritionists. Students complete hands-on clinical experience and choose between a capstone project in elective concentrations or a research thesis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $19,909.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University is $60,814 across 63 required credits.
    Is MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University online or in-person?
    MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University is offered in-person.
    How long does MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University take to complete?
    MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University is structured around 21 months and 63 credits.
    What GPA is required for MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA of 3.0 or above
    What work-permit options follow MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University?
    Post-completion work rights for MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at Drexel University: 12 months OPT (US)