The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a renowned academic medical institution located in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1943, it is one of the leading centers for medical education, research, and patient care in the United States. The institution boasts a prestigious faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a comprehensive range of programs in medicine, biomedical sciences, and health professions. With a commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and collaboration, UT Southwestern conducts groundbreaking research and provides exceptional clinical care to patients. The center's mission revolves around training the next generation of healthcare professionals, pushing the boundaries of medical knowledge, and improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

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UT Southwestern’s Master of Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program gives students world-class training in a profession that helps people improve their health and enhance their lives. Our program has been a leader in clinical nutrition education for nearly 30 years. The Master of Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program is a full-time, post-baccalaureate program that begins once a year in August and ends 24 months later in August. It’s designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any field who want to embark on a career as a registered dietitian. Show less

Curriculum Overview
The Master of Clinical Nutrition – Coordinated Program curriculum combines comprehensive academic training with the supervised clinical practice hours you need to be eligible for registration as a dietitian. You’ll study the impact of nutrition through the entire human life cycle and explore its role in the causes and treatment of a variety of medical conditions.

The curriculum emphasizes an integrative approach to nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy. We’ve designed the course work and clinical training to deliver broad-based knowledge and hands-on experience that will prepare you for a successful career in a wide range of clinical, community, consulting, and industry settings.

Order of Classes
We’ve sequenced the curriculum to create an effective and efficient path for learning. All of the courses in a given semester are prerequisites for the courses that follow in the next semester. Some sequencing may change from year to year without notice.

First Year
CN 5002 Special Topics | 1 Credit Hours
CN 5310 Nutrition Care Process | 3 Credit Hours
CN 5422 Nutrition in Health Promotion | 4 Credit Hours
CN 5331 Food Science and Technology | 3 Credit Hours
CN 5340 Nutrition in Metabolism | 3 Credit Hours
HCS 5106 Professional Development | 1 Credit Hours
CN 5250 Nutrition Care Process Practicum | 2 Credit Hours

Second Year
CN 5313 Medical Nutrition Therapy in Pediatrics | 3 Credit Hours
CN 5353 Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy Practicum | 3 Credit Hours
CN 5360 Education and Community Nutrition Practicum | 3 Credit Hours
CN 5370 Food Service Practicum | 3 Credit Hours

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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