Spring Submission Timeline
| Initiate DICAS Application | August 5, 2025 |
| Complete application in DICAS | September 10, 2025 or January 15, 2026 (rolling deadline) |
| Interviews for finalists | End of January |
| Final decisions | Mid-February |
MS/DI standard track – Two-Year combined program
The Master of Science in Nutritional Science and Dietetic Internship (MS/DI) standard track at Arizona State University is a two-year, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics-accredited program.
Integrate research into practice
- Graduate education (33 credits) with a choice of a research thesis or an applied project
- Supervised practice (~1,100 hours, full-time in year two)
Earn resume-building accolades
- A Master of Science in Nutritional Science
- A verification statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Eligibility to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians (RDN Exam)
Learn more
Details on program costs, rotation sites, expectations and policies can be found in the MS/DI standard track handbook
Program overview
Program registration requirements
- Completed a bachelor’s degree
- Met the Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements from an ACEND-accredited program
Program completion requirements
- Complete all supervised practice rotation objectives
- Successfully complete a thesis or applied project
- Satisfy all MS degree requirements (33 credits)
Steps to apply
Rolling application deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with two deadlines each year
- Priority deadline: September 10
- Final deadline: January 15
Step 1
Submit your application through the Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application System (DICAS)
Required materials
- Verification statement from an accredited DPD program (within last five years)
- Resume (include relevant nutrition or health-related experience)
- Transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement (≤ two pages, double-spaced) addressing:
- Significant professional responsibilities held
- Your goals and motivation for applying
- Strengths that support your success in the program
- Cultural competence and communication skills
- $50 application fee.
Selection criteria
| Ranking |
|---|
| 1. Personal statement |
| 2. Interview |
| 3. Dietetics-related work experience |
| 4. GPA (DPD-Professional) |
| 5. Volunteer and research experience |
| 6. Letters of recommendation |
| 7. Non-dietetics-related work experience |
Step 2: Apply to ASU Graduate Admissions
After acceptance to the DI program, apply to the MS in Nutritional Science through ASU Graduate Admissions.
Your application must include the following
- Official transcript confirming bachelor’s degree
- Same resume and personal statement from DICAS
- In the recommendation fields, enter: Robin DeWeese, [email protected] (no additional letters required)
- Optionally indicate interest in Sports Nutrition or Maternal and Child Health concentration
Do not list degree prerequisite courses
- $70 application fee.
More information and details
For information about ASU Dietetic Internship costs, schedules, policies and procedures, please see the ASU Dietetic Internship Handbook.