Accelerated Master's in Nutrition and Dietetics

Take a quicker path to the finish line

You know where you want to go in your career. Earn your master's degree within a year!

Earn credit that you can apply to your master’s degree and bachelor’s degree (major) at the same time.

How it works

Are you already majoring in nutrition and dietetics? You have an inside track to a master's degree! Save time, money and graduate earlier with two degrees.

The accelerated master’s in nutrition and dietetics allows you to:

• Begin graduate studies during your senior year.
• Take 12 hours of graduate-level courses that will count toward both your bachelor’s and master’s.
• Complete your master's degree in just three semesters (summer, fall, spring) after earning your bachelor’s degree, which saves you an extra semester or two.

This option is available only for Missouri State undergraduate students who major in nutrition and dietetics.

When to apply

To get on the accelerated track, you should:

• Make the decision prior to or during your junior year.
• Work with your advisor and the nutrition and dietetics graduate program coordinator to develop a plan.
• Complete the proper admission requirements and course work (detailed below).

The accelerated track is designed for highly motivated students.

Submit your application during your junior year

If you want to pursue the accelerated track, you'll apply for this option during your junior year (the third semester before you graduate).

The accelerated track now offers a rolling admission format, giving you more flexibility to apply.

Priority admission is given to applicants who apply by Oct. 1 (for fall semester graduates) or Feb. 1 (for spring semester graduates).

Application due dates for accelerated option

Graduating semester (undergraduate)	Priority admission deadline	Final deadline to apply
Fall semester (December of your senior year)	October 1 (junior year)	December 1 (junior year)
Spring semester (May of your senior year)	February 1 (junior year)	May 1 (junior year)

Application resources

Sample degree plan

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