Master of Nutritional
Sciences and Dietetics
Master of Nutritional
Sciences and Dietetics
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Sciences and Dietetics
The 21-month Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (MNSD) program prepares students for a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The program provides the required coursework and supervised practice internship hours for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialing examination eligibility. It is a professional master's degree program and students earn the degree designation MNSD.
There is a place for all interests and backgrounds in this program and graduates of any bachelor’s program, including dietetics, are welcome to apply for admission as long as they have completed the prerequisite coursework prior to the start of classes.
The current class is a mix of future dietitians with:
The current class is a mix of future dietitians with:
interests in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, sports nutrition, eating disorders, private practice, and more
a variety of educational backgrounds
a variety of prior experiences and careers
from locations across the globe
We Offer
We Offer
Graduate degree, dietetics coursework and supervised practice internship rotations offered together in a clinically-focused Future Education Model Graduate Program
In-person program- all courses and rotations take place within the San Francisco Bay Area
No need to find your own preceptors for the supervised practice internship hours
Opportunity to participate in research at a top-rated public university
Small class sizes
Weekly seminars offering students a firsthand look at cutting-edge research
Learn more by attending a Graduate Fair or Open House:
Learn more by attending a Graduate Fair or Open House:
September 24, 5:00 pm PST: Virtual Open House. Register here
October 7, 3:00pm PST: Virtual UCB 2025 Graduate Diversity Admissions Fair. Register here.
October 12, 4:30-6:00 pm: FNCE Student Internship/Supervised Practice Fair, Nashville, TN
October 18, 2025: UC, Davis, Pre-health Conference.
November 3, 12:30-2:30 pm PST: On campus in-person Open House. Register here.
Are you interested in speaking to someone about the program? Please email dietetics@berkeley.edu to request a meeting.
Complete information, including the program's mission, goals, and objectives are available in the MNSD program handbook. Outcome data is available upon request by emailing dietetics@berkeley.edu.
Learn more about our program accreditation.
For further questions, contact dietetics@berkeley.edu.
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