Nutrition students at the Wellness Pavilion.
Are you interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)? Pitt’s Dietitian Nutrition Program will prepare you for the future of dietetics and set you up for success no matter the direction you take in your nutrition career.
The Dietitian Nutritionist Program offers three entry-points: Accelerated MS, Post-baccalaureate or Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) graduate. Which entry-point is the correct one for you? Follow the visual below to help you figure out where to get started.
| Entry Point |
Accelerated MS |
Post-Baccalaureate |
DPD Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|
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Who is this for? |
Pitt sophomores and transfer students. The Dietitian Nutritionist Accelerated MS entry is an upper-division program. This means students are required to have 60 college credits before beginning the program in the fall term. |
Individuals who have a bachelor’s degree, but not from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Still unsure if this is you? Will you receive a DPD verification statement upon graduation? If not, this is the entry-point for you. |
Individuals who have a bachelor's degree from a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Still unsure if this is you? Will you receive a DPD verification statement upon graduation? If yes, this is the entry-point for you. |
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DPD Verification Statement Required |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Time Commitment |
3 years (6 terms) |
3 years (6 terms) |
2 years (4 terms) |
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Tuition rate |
In year one, students in the Dietitian Nutritionist Program are billed at the undergraduate rate. In years two and three students in the Dietitian Nutritionist Program are billed at the graduate rate. |
Graduate | |
Now that you understand which entry-point is correct for you, what do you need to apply?
| Entry Point |
Accelerated MS |
Post-Baccalaureate |
DPD Graduate |
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Prerequisites |
Visit our Admissions Page | ||
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Prerequisite Worksheet |
Accelerated MS Prerequisite Worksheet |
Post-Bacc Prerequisite Worksheet |
DPD Graduate Prerequisite Worksheet |
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Application Deadline |
March 1 |
March 1 |
March 1 |
| Application |
Pitt Sophomore complete ULTA application. Transfer students will first need to submit the University of Pittsburgh Transfer Application. Learn more. |
GradCAS: |
GradCAS; |
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Application Review |
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in January. |
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in January. Apply early and receive your decision. |
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Still have questions? Read about our program and reach out to our enrollment specialists at enroll@shrs.pitt.edu today.
Our DN Program offers regular online information sessions where you can learn about our programs directly from faculty and current students and have all your questions answered. Check out our listings for upcoming information sessions to learn more!
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Published November 3, 2023