Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Nutrition - Dietetic Integrated Track

Tuition is Tuition for the Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Nutrition - Dietetic Integrated Track program is $1,046 per credit..

This Master of Science program trains clinical dietitians to improve patients' nutritional health by addressing the relationship between food and well-being. It integrates nutrition coursework with supervised experiential learning, metabolism studies, and research to equip students to design evidence-based interventions for disease prevention, health management, and wellness.

Focus areas include Clinical Nutrition, Metabolism, Research, Food Systems Management, Community Nutrition.

This 48-credit program integrates didactic coursework, supervised experiential learning, and a master's research project over 20 months.

Graduates are prepared for careers as registered dietitian nutritionists in settings such as academics, federal agencies, public health, private industry, research, and wellness.

Applicants must have an ACEND-accredited DPD verification statement or a bachelor’s degree with completed prerequisite courses; further details are available on the Admissions page.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. On campus, full-time, with a typical duration of 20 months. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

Rush University places education in a state-of-the-art medical center in Chicago, where students learn through small classes, hands-on instruction, and clinical settings focused on high-quality patient care. Faculty members are accomplished practitioners and researchers, giving students contact with people who work across clinical and research settings. The learning community promotes safety, support, self-expression, and diversity. The setting connects study with patient care, faculty practice, and research.

Academic opportunities are organized through the College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, and Rush Medical College. The College of Nursing offers degree programs and uses a holistic admissions process. The College of Health Sciences prepares students for allied health careers. Rush Medical College includes the MD program and graduate study in research and biomedical sciences. Programs in nursing and health sciences have earned top-five national positions in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, while Rush Medical College received recognition for research.

International students can explore application requirements, deadlines, and financial aid through the admissions resources for their program. Rush offers on-campus and online information sessions for specific programs. Student support extends to basic needs, including food, housing, and financial security, through services and resources available to all students. Community engagement is part of student life: the annual MLK Day of Service connects students with volunteer opportunities and reflections on careers in health care.