Nutrition and Foods BS and Nutrition and Dietetics MS Bridge Program

Major: Nutrition and Foods & Nutrition and Dietetics
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 225.0
Co-op Options: None
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 30.1901
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 29-1031
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.4101
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 29-1031

About the Program

The BS/MS Bridge Program in Nutrition Sciences is an academic track that enables high-achieving students to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in five years in preparation for becoming a registered dietitian/registered dietitian nutritionist (RD/RDN). Students pursue the BS in Nutrition and Foods during their first four years of study and the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics during the final year of study. Students are eligible for the program at the end of their second year of study if they have achieved a grade of B or better in all required courses and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Transfer students or those who must retake courses to earn the minimum grade needed may require an additional year before entering the program.

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Foods is awarded following the completion of year four (first year of graduate study), and the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is awarded following year five. Experiential learning is provided during the master’s degree to fulfill the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Future Graduate model program. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the registered dietitian nutritionist entry-level exam without completing an additional dietetic internship.

Additional Information

For more information about Nutrition Sciences, visit the College of Nursing and Health Professions Nutrition Sciences.

Admission Requirements

The BS/MS Bridge Program in Nutrition Sciences is available to high-achieving students in the BS Nutrition and Foods program who plan to become Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Current students may apply for admission to the program after they have completed the first two years of the undergraduate degree program. Transfer students may apply if they have fulfilled comparable coursework at another accredited college or university and meet all other admission criteria. Applicants must have earned a grade of B or better in all required courses in the first two years of the program. Transfer students or those who must re-take courses to earn the minimum grade needed may require an additional year to complete the program. 

Degree Requirements

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NFS 609 is taken multiple times for a total of 15.0 credits

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

No Co-Op Option

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NFS 609 is taken multiple times for a total of 15.0 credits

Nutrition and Foods BS and Nutrition and Dietetics MS Bridge Faculty

Emeritus Faculty