Master of Science in Nutrition

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship Program

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship Combined Program (MS DI) involves five consecutive semesters of a tight sequence of required courses in preparation of experience in the field of dietetics. Year 1 (didactic) can be completed in-person on campus, fully online or in a hybrid format. Year 2 (experiential) must be completed in person in the greater Nashville area to earn the required 1,000+ experiential hours. Application requires use of DICAS for cohort matching as well as Lipscomb’s graduate school application each spring.

Master of Science in Nutrition

The Master of Science in Nutrition can be individually paced and completed in-person on campus, fully online or in a hybrid format.

Required Courses for Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetic Internship

Off-site learning experiences are required for the MS DI. Successful completion of these experiential courses is required for graduation and achievement of of the dietetic internship verification statement for eligibility to sit for the Registration Examination for Registered Dietitians. Students should be aware that our partnering experiential sites require satisfactory documentation of personal identification, immunization records, drug screening and background checks. Students should make sure that they are aware of and can meet all documentation requirements well in advance of the time frame for admission into the respective program and placement into these sites. Exemptions for vaccinations, including COVID-19, may delay a student’s academic progression through the program which is designed to meet accreditation competencies through experience in the field. Failure to provide required documentation for successful entry into these experiential courses and scheduled sites may result in failure to complete the desired program of study.