In our dynamic healthcare environment, it is essential for health practitioners to develop skills for fostering improved health outcomes. The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program at Benedictine University provides a powerful foundation in nutrition and health risk assessment, motivation, intervention, and evaluation. This degree serves as a portal to careers in health promotion and risk reduction, medical nutrition therapeutic intervention, and community education.
Students become broadly educated in the core discipline of nutrition and dietetics. Learning at Benedictine University combines instructional expertise with individual initiative, creativity, research, and field experience so that the adult learner will find the educational experience a stepping stone to professional success.
Admission and Application Requirements
The admissions process for this degree program is conducted throughout the year. Students typically begin their courses for the program in the summer or fall as part of a cohort. The admission and application requirements for Benedictine University are as follows:
- Applications are expected to have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0-point scale.
- References
- Letter of recommendation
- Letter of application/personal statement
- Official transcripts for all colleges/universities attended
- GRE scores are optional but welcomed: Target scores for the GRE are at the 30th percentile for each section. Without the GRE included, more weight will be on references on the letter of application.
The application schedule below is for interns who are applying to the Be Well Solutions Dietetic Internship MS/DI Pathway:
| Application Period | Graduate School Application Deadline | Graduate School Decision Deadline |
| Fall Match | September 25 | October 25 |
| Spring Match | February 15 | March 22 |
More information about admission and application requirements can be found here.
Tuition and Financial Aid
More information about tuition and financial aid for Benedictine University can be found at the following links: Tuition and Financial Aid
MS + DI Curriculum Timeline (Spring Match)
The curriculum timeline for the Spring Match is as follows:
Students typically enroll in one course at a time (eight weeks) with two courses per semester term, and 3 terms per year, completing the degree in less than two years. However, students who start in the fall can complete this degree in as few as 16 months by completing more courses per semester. Since applicants with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics have completed upper level nutrition courses and related science courses prior to entry, these students can double up on courses to complete the degree in one year.
Students need to be registered in two courses per term to be eligible for any federal loans.
MS + DI Curriculum Timeline (Fall Match)
The curriculum timeline for Fall Match is as follows:
Students typically enroll in one course at a time (eight weeks) with two courses per semester term, and 3 terms per year, completing the degree in less than two years. However, students who start in the fall can complete this degree in as few as 16 months by completing more courses per semester. Since applicants with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics have completed upper level nutrition courses and related science courses prior to entry, these students can double up on courses to complete the degree in one year.
Students need to be registered in two courses per term to be eligible for any federal loans.
Graduation and Program Completion Requirements
The M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics program requires 33 semester credits of graduate coursework. The Foundation courses are required of those pursuing any of the three tracks in addition to course requirements specific to that track. Students must earn a grade of ‘B’ or better in foundation courses. Students in this combined MS + Be Well Solutions DI program must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in courses completed Track B courses. Graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.00/4.00. Refer to the graduate catalog for details.
Contact Information
Any questions about the Benedictine University + BWS DI MS/DI Pathway may be sent to bwsdi@bewellsolutions.com or Dr. Bonnie Beezhold (bbeezhold@ben.edu).