Master of Science in Nutrition & Public Health
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Preparation
The Integrated MS-RDN Track’s Nutrition and Public Health degree prepares graduates to translate evidence-based guidelines and best practice recommendations to plan, implement, and evaluate food and nutrition programs and services and develop policy, systems, and environmental change strategies in government agencies, food and nutrition assistance programs, community non-profit organizations, schools and childcare programs, healthcare delivery organizations, and industry. Students complete additional courses beyond the core that will prepare them to conduct community and individual nutritional assessment and evaluation; program planning and management; and coalition building; to address structural racism in food access; to engage in advocacy and communication; and to participate in multidisciplinary teams to provide programs to meet public health needs, improve the sustainability of food systems, and increase equity.
The M.S. in Nutrition and Public Health is approved by the Association of Faculties of Graduate Programs in Public Health Nutrition. Coursework conforms to the recommendations of that association and is equivalent to one offered by a school of public health.
This degree program conforms to the Nutrition Education Competencies for Promoting Healthy Individuals, Communities, and Food Systems set forth by the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Master of Science
- Points/Credits: 47
- Entry Terms: Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fall | December 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | N/A |
Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.
Application Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Online DICAS Application, including a $50 Application Fee, Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
| $75 Application Fee paid to Teachers College | |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation | |
| Supplemental application included in online DICAS application | |
| Prerequisites required prior to enrollment |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact HAEPadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Additional Information
- Applicants to this program must submit their application for admission through the Dietetics Inclusive Centralized Application Service (DICAS).
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.