About Nutrition And Dietetics in Missouri State University

1. Fully accredited program through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), with award winning faculty recognized for teaching and advising excellence
2. Strong science-based curriculum that includes Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy with a cadaver lab, Physiology, Metabolism, Microbiology, and Genetics
3. Equal opportunity for clinical, community and food service courses including a 2-semester medical nutrition therapy sequence, Sports Nutrition, Food Science, Food and Culture, and international service learning opportunities
4. Emphasis of the university's Public Affairs Mission: ethical leadership, community engagement, and cultural competency
5. Low student to faculty ratios
6. All Faculty are licensed Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
7. Affordability of Nutrition and Dietetics program at MSU, along with affordable cost of living in the Springfield, MO region
8. Internship match rate is 96%, with many students receiving their first choice
9. First-year pass rate on the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian is above 90%
10. MSU provides student resources to ensure success such as: the BEAR Claw (tutoring), Career Center, Education Abroad programs, undergraduate research and much more!

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

• IELTS :6.0
• TOEFL IBT: 80
• PTE : 53

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