Admissions

Applications open August 1, 2024, with the deadline of April 1, 2025. Notifications will be made by May 15th, 2025 for admissions in Fall 2025.

Important Dates

• April 1st: Application Deadline for Fall 2025
• April/May: Interviews
• May 15th: Admissions decisions are made
• August: Classes Begin

Information Sessions

Please find the dates below for Virtual Information Sessions that will take place from 6 pm to 7 pm. Click on a date below to register for the Virtual Open House Webinar.

• August 5th 2024
• September 11, 2024
• October 8th 2024
• December 5th 2024
• February 4th 2025

For more information, please view our Virtual Open House presentation to learn more about our program.

Master of Science in Nutritional Health Admission Requirements

The Admissions Committee of the Department of Clinical Nutrition determines the admissibility of an applicant into the Program in accordance with the quality of his or her credentials. The Department works in cooperation with the Office of Enrollment Services of UT Southwestern Medical Center and with the approval of the Dean of UT Southwestern School of Health Professions.

• Baccalaureate Degree

  A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution before matriculation.

• Recommended GPA

  Achievement of a recommended GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

• Required Prerequisite Courses

  Completion of one semester each of Biology, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Associated Laboratories are not mandatory.

  While one semester of Biochemistry is recommended, it is not required.

• Official Transcripts

  Submission of official transcripts from all attended institutions. Read additional requirements for international applicants.

• Submit Application by April 1

  Complete and submit online application by April 1 in the year you wish to enroll.

• Letters of Recommendation

  Provision of at least two letters of recommendation.

• Personal Statement

  Presentation of a personal statement outlining career goals and work experience.

• Personal Interview

  Participation in a personal interview.

Remember

• Submit official transcripts from all schools attended before the course begins
• Read additional requirements for international applicants.
• Completion of all the pre-requisite courses before the courses begin
• We welcome applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual  orientation, veteran status, or disability
• Scholarships are available for this program