Contact us
- Email gphn@ohsu.edu
- Call 503-494-7596
Why choose OHSU?
Study at Oregon’s only academic health center, home to the longest-standing Dietetic Internship in the West and degree programs that prepare you for leadership. OHSU’s Graduate Programs in Human Nutrition foster curiosity, competence, confidence and compassion in the next generation of nutrition professionals.
- Flexible pathways to become a Registered Dietitian. Choose a standalone Dietetic Internship or combine it with an M.S.
- Degree-only options. Earn an M.S. in Food Systems and Society or Human Nutrition to start your career, switch fields or deepen your expertise.
- Expert faculty. Learn from leaders in clinical nutrition, public health and social science.
- Career connections. Build professional networks through supervised practice at sites across Oregon or through research, mentorship and capstone projects.
Explore nutrition, food systems and dietetics programs
Dietetic Internship (DI)
Prepare for the RD exam through supervised practice in clinical, community, food service and specialty settings.
M.S. with a Dietetic Internship
Earn an M.S. in Human Nutrition or Food Systems and Society while completing a dietetic internship.
M.S. in Food Systems and Society
Study food systems through a social justice lens and explore their impact on health, policy and communities.
M.S. in Human Nutrition
Learn nutrition science and develop the skills needed for careers in clinical, community and public health nutrition.
Which program is right for you?
| Programs | Degree or certification required | DPD required* | Length | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetic Internship (DI) | Graduate degree in any field | Yes | 9 months | Portland, Bend or Southern Oregon | $842 per credit |
| M.S. with DI: Food Systems and Society | Bachelor’s in any field | Yes | 2 years | Online and in Portland with rural rotation options | $757 - $842 per DI credit |
| M.S. with DI: Human Nutrition | Bachelor’s in any field | Yes | 2 years | Portland with rural rotation options | $842 per credit |
| M.S. in Food Systems and Society | Bachelor’s degree in any field | No | 2 years | 100% online | $757 per credit |
| M.S. in Human Nutrition | Registered dietitian or completed a DI | No | 18 months | Portland | $842 per credit |
*A DPD, or Didactic Program in Dietetics, is a set of college courses that prepares you to apply for a Dietetic Internship and become a registered dietitian.
Meet Marissa Abeyta Dietetic Internship and M.S. in Human Nutrition student
“The faculty has been so supportive. I wanted Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience, so [OHSU] created an independent study and served as a Mentor.”
Scholarships available
OHSU offers a variety of scholarships that can help fund your education.
Accreditation
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) fully accredits the Dietetic Internship. ACEND will conduct a site visit for continued accreditation in December 2025.
ACEND contact: 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995; 800-877-1600, ext. 5400.