The non-thesis option is a total of three semesters (12 months). Students can complete the thesis option with additional semesters.

A student who has earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S., has completed the required curriculum from an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and has received a Verification Statement or Declaration of Intent Statement may apply for the MS in Nutrition Sciences, Clinical Track/Dietetic Internship.

To find out more about how to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.

For the most up-to-date information on tuition and fees, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid “Paying for College” webpage. Our graduate programs can be found under the “Graduate” tab, within the “School of Health Professions, School of Nursing” rows. Please note, charges for practicums are based on residency status. Online courses are charged at the same rate for Alabama residents and non-residents.

Detailed program fees and charges can be found in the program’s Student Handbook (PDF).

Yes, federal financial aid is available, and loans may be available for eligible students. Those interested should contact the Student Financial Aid Office, University Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294. Call (205) 934-8223 for more information.

A complete federal financial aid application packet is available in the Office of Student Financial Aid in Room 317 of the Hill University Center, or visit the UAB Office of Student Financial Aid.

Yes, students will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships during the fall semester.

• UAB School of Health Professions Scholarships
• UAB Office of Student Financial Aid

If you are interested in specific outcome measures of the program, please contact the Clinical Track/Dietetic Internship Program Director, Keith Pearson, PhD, RD, LD, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call (205) 975-4113.

The MS in Nutrition Sciences, Clinical Track/Dietetic Internship incorporates distance education in the program’s curriculum. For details about the technical requirements for online courses, please visit the “Technical Requirements for Online Courses” webpage.