Arizona State University: Master of Science in Nutritional Science-Dietetics

The Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship (BWS DI) and Arizona State University (ASU) collaborated to provide dietetic interns with the opportunity to enroll in a fully online, 30-credit-hour Master of Science (MS) degree in Nutritional Science.

The College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU) offers a Master of Science (MS) degree in Nutritional Science. The ASU MS program in Nutritional Science prepares students to translate nutrition science into practical use for human health and wellness. Students learn about nutrition alongside faculty who are immersed in the latest research, and they build practical understanding through internships and their own guided research. The program is based on the scientific foundations of human nutrition but also prepares students to have strong writing and problem-solving skills, computer literacy, interpretive expertise, and research experiences. The primary objective of the graduate program in nutritional science is to provide advanced training in nutrition research. Graduate students are expected to develop competencies in research methods and advanced practice knowledge relevant to their area of study. The skills and knowledge acquired during training should enable each student to develop professional competencies that can be applied to significant problems and issues within the field of nutrition and dietetics. Students who have completed an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) may also elect to apply to the ASU Dietetic Internship (MS-Track) to meet the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

The Nutritional Science Graduate Student Handbook supplements the guidelines of the ASU Graduate College. Graduate students should be familiar with and observe all requirements and procedures. Students completing the MS degree in Nutritional Science will:

  • Demonstrate entry-level competence in research design, statistical methods, and ethical conduct in research studies.
  • Integrate knowledge of macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism into the development of recommendations for populations and individuals in health and disease.
  • Design and evaluate nutrition interventions utilizing knowledge and skills in nutrition assessment and chronic disease prevention and treatment.
  • Evaluate current U.S. and global nutrition programs and interventions and develop an understanding of program development.

More information about the program’s mission and objectives can be found here.

Admission and Application Requirements

Individuals interested in this pathway will need to apply separately to each program as part of the MS/DI pathway application process. More information is detailed below for each program’s admissions and application requirements.

Arizona State University

To apply to ASU, you must either be a registered dietitian nutritionist or have completed an accredited didactic program in dietetics. The admission requirements for ASU are as follows:

  • Current registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credential or didactic program in dietetics (DPD) verification statement
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of your bachelor’s program (or a minimum of a 3.0 GPA in the last 12 units of post-baccalaureate transcript)
  • The GRE is not required to apply to ASU

More information about admission requirements can be found here.

The application requirements for ASU are as follows:

  • Official transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
  • Letters of recommendation

More information about application requirements can be found here.

Information about tuition and financial aid for Arizona State University can be found here.

Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program

  • Official Transcript
    • MS/DI Pathway: Letter of acceptance into the chosen graduate program provided to BWS DI before Orientation
    • DI-Only Pathway: Official transcript from a graduate program that has either been completed or in progress. Or letter of acceptance into a graduate program provided to BWS DI before Orientation
  • Valid DPD Verification Statement
  • A 3.0 GPA is preferred, but not required
  • Note: BWS DI does not require a Graduate Record Examination score (GREs)

To apply to the BWS DI Program, please follow the instructions below:

  1. Register and submit the following DICAS requirements:
    1. Academic requirements
    2. Write a personal statement
    3. Submit 3 letters of recommendation
    4. Resume
  2. Complete your BWS DI Program Plan (submitted via DICAS)

As part of the MS/DI pathway application process, BWS DI requests that applicants provide proof of acceptance into ASU’s MS program to be eligible for the pathway. Proof may be provided by signing a FERPA Waiver. This waiver allows the university and BWS DI to communicate directly on your behalf before and during the MS/DI program. If you prefer not to sign the FERPA waiver, please contact us at bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com.

Signed FERPA waivers may be sent to bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com (within 48 hours of acceptance to the BWS DI program).

Tuition for the Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program is $12,500 for applicants who have graduated from, are currently attending, or plan to complete their MS/DI with Arizona State University. BWS DI covers professional liability insurance, a background check, HIPAA and OSHA training, and 1-year student memberships to the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and Nutrition Care Manual in the tuition, so there are no additional program fees. Applicants can also save an additional $500 off their tuition by applying through our early decision process.

For those utilizing student loans for their MS program, interns can also apply any remaining student loan dollars to their dietetic internship tuition. Personalized payment plans are also available. More information can be found here.

Important Dates

Applications for the Arizona State University and Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship MS/DI program are accepted during the spring and fall application cycles. Other important dates specific to the BWS DI program can be found here.

Spring Application Cycle Deadlines

BWS DI Application Deadline: February 15th*
Graduate School Application Deadline: February 1st

Submit your application to ASU by Feb 1st to be considered for the summer semester start date. For the spring application cycle, the dietetic internship will start in February, as outlined in the MS/DI curriculum below.

*Apply to BWS DI by January 15th to qualify for our Early Decision Discount.
Apply to ASU Here

Fall Application Cycle Deadlines

BWS DI Application Deadline: October 15th*
Graduate School Application Deadline: November 15th

Submit your application to ASU by Nov 15th to be considered for the spring semester start date. For the fall application cycle, the dietetic internship will start in August, as outlined in the MS/DI curriculum below.

*Apply to BWS DI by September 15th to qualify for our Early Decision Discount.
Apply to ASU Here

Note: Individuals can pursue the Arizona State University and Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship MS/DI Program without adhering to the exact application schedule above. If you are interested in customizing your timeline, please email bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com.

MS/DI Curriculum

To view the Arizona State University academic calendar, please click here.

MS + DI Curriculum Timeline (Spring Application Cycle)

The curriculum timeline for the Spring Application Cycle can be found below:

Summer 1

(June-August)

 Fall 1

(August-December)

 Spring 1

(January-May)

 Summer 2

(June-August)

 Fall 2

(August-December)
21 months
  • Session A: NTR 502, Elective
  • Session B: NTR 500, Elective

12 Credits
  • Session A: Elective, Elective
  • Session B: NTR 501, Elective

12 Credits
  • Session A: NTR 593-Part I
  • Session B: NTR 593-Part II

6 Credits

BWS DI Program Begins (Feb)

 BWS DI Program BWS DI Program Ends (Oct)

DI Verification Statement

MS + DI Curriculum Timeline (Fall Application Cycle)

The curriculum timeline for the Fall Application Cycle can be found below:

Spring 1

(January-May)

 Summer 1

(June-August)

 Fall 1

(August-December)

 Spring 2

(January-May)
18 months
  • Session A: Elective, NTR 537
  • Session B: NTR 501, Elective

12 Credits
  • Session A: NTR 502, Elective
  • Session B: NTR 500, Elective

12 Credits
  • Session A: NTR 593-Part I
  • Session B: NTR-593 Part II

6 Credits

BWS DI Program Begins (Aug)

 BWS DI Program Ends (Apr)

DI Verification Statement

Graduation Requirements

Please review the Curriculum and Graduation Requirements section in the ASU Nutritional Science (Dietetics) Handbook.

Contact Information

For questions about the Arizona State University curriculum and/or specific ASU application requirements, please email Robin DeWeese, Program Director of the ASU MSD Program at Robin.Deweese@asu.edu.

For questions about the Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship Program and/or MS/DI pathway, please email bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com.