Master in Dietetics/Dietitian (Master's)

Tuition costs 22,002 USD per year.

This programme prepares students for licensure as registered dietitians. It combines classroom study with supervised practice to meet national registration requirements. Students complete coursework and clinical rotations in a structured two-year format. The programme is designed for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed required dietetics coursework.

The programme requires a total of 108 credits, including 60 credits of coursework and 48 credits of supervised practice. Coursework is delivered through a mix of in-person and online instruction.

Graduates are eligible to take the registration examination for dietitians and work in clinical, community, or foodservice settings.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed accredited didactic programme in dietetics coursework. The application deadline is February 15 for fall admission.

The programme totals about 108 credit hours. Full-time, on-campus and online hybrid, two-year duration. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.

Cox College focuses on healthcare education, with programs in nursing, diagnostic imaging, and occupational therapy. Nursing students can pursue Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science degrees. Diagnostic imaging is offered through a Bachelor of Science program, while occupational therapy includes a Master of Science and a doctoral program. Coursework and training prepare students for healthcare settings, patient care, diagnostic work, and rehabilitation.

The college is located at 1423 North Jefferson Avenue in Springfield, Missouri, a medically rich community. Students learn in facilities designed for real-world training and receive individual attention through an 11:1 student-to-professor ratio. One-to-one tutoring is available face-to-face or online. A partnership with a healthcare organization of more than 12,000 members gives students access to professional and clinical connections. An on-site CoxHealth recruiter can help speed the hiring process.

Career preparation is central to the Cox College experience. The college states that 93% of its 2024-2025 graduates were employed, continuing their education, serving in the military, or performing volunteer service. Financial support includes scholarships and aid, with more than $300,000 awarded in scholarships to students who applied in the previous year and 99% of students accepted for financial aid. International students should review program requirements, financial aid eligibility, and clinical placement arrangements before applying.