Course Overview
The Institute of Food Technologists and the American Society for Nutrition recognize these concentrations. The M.S. programs also include thesis and nonthesis options. The department also offers a combined Master of Science-Dietetics Internship (MS-DI) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE). Students who complete this program are eligible to take the national registration examination to become a registered dietitian. Only graduates from a CADE accredited/approved Didactic Program in Dietetics are eligible for the MS-DI program. Specific areas of study include nutritional biochemistry/molecular biology, nutrient function/metabolism, medical nutrition therapy/dietetics, nutritional immunology, food processing/engineering, food chemistry/biochemistry, and food safety/microbiology/quality. Applicants must have an adequate background in physical and biological sciences and food science or nutritional sciences. Students with specific deficiencies will be required to take prerequisite courses.