Opportunities

Most students pursue the MS degree in combination with RDN training through our Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD) or to build on a previously earned RDN credential through advanced graduate level training. UW’s MS graduates who also complete the GCPD are regarded as highly skilled and competitive candidates for dietetics practice and leadership roles in clinical care and community settings.

When pursued on its own without RDN training, the MS degree is most often used as a stepping stone to doctoral or other professional studies. The excellent research environment at UW and the flexibility of the MS curriculum is well-suited to independent and highly motivated students seeking a strong foundation in nutrition, public health, or food systems research. Graduates of our MS program are recognized as competitive candidates for doctoral programs in nutrition and related fields.