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    Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.)

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    Berkeley, USMNSDIn-person21 months
    $65,472.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    20
    Cohort
    students
    40
    Credits
    $180.00
    App fee

    Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley is a 40-credit, 21-month, in-person MNSD program based in Berkeley, US. Tuition is $65,472.

    About the program

    The program provides coursework and supervised practice hours for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialing, with a clinically-focused curriculum, metabolic basic science foundation, and research experience including a summer capstone project.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min score of a minimum of 90 with a 22 or higher in reading and listening, 26 or higher in speaking and 24 or higher in writing
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $32,254.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley is $65,472 across 40 required credits.
    Is Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley online or in-person?
    Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley take to complete?
    Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley is structured around 21 months and 40 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale
    How large is the Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley cohort?
    Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (M.N.S.D.) at University of California-Berkeley typically enrolls around 20 students per cohort.