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Nutrition & Integrative Physiology

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Program Admissions Requirements

The application deadline for fall matriculation is February 15th. Programs begin fall semester. Individuals who desire the Registered Dietitian (RD) credential should apply for the Nutrition & Integrative Physiology MS - Nutrition emphasis.

Complete your application using Apply Yourself (AY).

The following optional items listed in AY are required:

  • Curriculum Vitae-Resume

  • Statement of Purpose

  • Request for Financial Support

  • TSE (Test of Spoken English) for those whose native language is not English

  • Recommendation letters (3): Use Recommendation Form 2 in AY*

  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (School code: 4853 Department code: 0214)

  • Comments**

Statement of Purpose

A 500 word statement describing your motivation for seeking a master’s degree in Nutrition & Integrative Physiology MS including details about relevant experience, any autobiographical information pertinent to past growth or future potential and a statement of why a master’s degree will help you achieve your professional goals should be included.

The following option items are not required:

  • Writing sample

  • Designation of Faculty Member

The selection committee meets in March. You can expect to be notified of acceptance/non-acceptance by mid-April.

*If recommenders are sending recommendations directly to our department; please use recommendation letter form 2 in AY. Recommendation letters can be submitted via email to nutrition@health.utah.edu.