Applicants to the Combined DI/Masters Program must meet admission requirements for both the Dietetic Internship and Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition.
View Dietetic Internship Program qualifications.
View MS in Clinical Nutrition Program qualifications.
Application & Recommendation Forms:
The applicants must include a verification statement or declaration of intent to complete DPD requirements, official transcripts showing completion of a baccalaureate program, and GRE scores. The personal statement should address both the career goal information requested for the dietetic internship and the science and research focus of the masters program.
In your personal statement please describe your research experience, your interest and motivation in persuing a masters, and previous coursework in statistics.
Combined DI/Masters students are subject to the policies and procedures established for Dietetic Interns and masters students
Please note that students will receive a verification statement at the completion of the total program (Combined DI/Masters)
Program Policies
Recency of Education
If DI or combined DI/Masters applicant’s transcript and verification statement shows DPD completion greater than 5 years, applicant will not be considered for an appointment unless additional coursework (minimum of 12 credit hours) is completed with a grade of C or better. The following courses are highly recommended*:
a. A Medical Nutrition Therapy or Diet Therapy course
b. A Medical Terminology or other advanced level nutrition course
c. A Biochemistry course
d. An Anatomy and Physiology course
If applicant’s transcripts and verification statement show completion of DPD coursework between 3 and 5 years, the file will be reviewed on case-by-case basis for overall academic performance and related professional experience. Additional coursework (minimum of 6 credit hours) will need to be completed with a grade C or better. The following courses are highly recommended*:
a. A Medical Nutrition Therapy or Diet Therapy course
b. A Medical Terminology or other advanced level
nutrition course
*An official transcript verifying courses taken and grade received must be included in the application packet
Assessment of Prior Learning
Credits will not be granted for learning experiences obtained prior to enrollment in the DI or DI/Masters programs. Students entering the program with a Master’s or Doctoral-level degree may petition for substitution of credit for NUTN 513 (Applied Dietetics I, Management; 2 credits) and/or NUTN 514 (Applied Dietetics II, Introduction to Research; 2 credits) if the student’s transcript indicates that a similar graduate-level course has been completed within the past 3 years and a grade of “B” or better was obtained. There will be no credit substitutions for other DI didactic courses or for NUTN 504, the supervised practice experiences.
Verification Statements
Verification statements are signed by the Dietetic Internship Director after the intern has satisfactorily completed all three quarters of NUTN 504 with a minimum level of “3” in functioning obtained for both the rotation overviews and the professionalism form by completion of the internship; and passed all required didactic courses with a minimum letter grade of “C” (An overall grade point average of “B” is required). Interns enrolled in the Combined DI/Masters program must satisfactorily complete the DI as specified above, as well as all required Master’s coursework prior to receiving a signed verification statement.
Liability
This policy is currently under review by OHSU legal and risk management services. The program will post the revised policy on the website immediately following notification.
Health and Automobile Insurance Dietetic interns are required to show proof of adequate health insurance provided at the intern's expense. Health insurance is available through the OHSU Student Health Service. Interns are also expected to provide their own transportation to any intern site. Interns are expected to have adequate automobile insurance, use their own vehicle and hold a current driver's license.
Withdrawal and Refund of Tuition
Refunds may be granted to students in accordance with the refund schedule on file with the university Registrar’s Office. This schedule shall be prepared annually. Notifications of withdrawal or cancellation and requests for refund must be in writing and addressed to the university Registrar. An appeals process for students who believe that their circumstances warrant exceptions to the published policy should submit a letter to the university Registrar. The following uniform refund schedules are established for all schools:
Starting from the Day on Which
Classes Begin for the erm: Percent Refund
Complete or Partial Withdrawal
Before the Close of the 11th Calendar 100%
Day after Classes Begin for the Term
Before the Close of the 25th Calendar 50%
Day after Classes Begin for the Term
