Master of Science Nutrition and Dietetics -Sports Nutrition
Program Description
The master's in nutrition and dietetics coordinated program has a concentration in sports nutrition. Our students gain a better understanding of physiology and the physiology of exercise to benefit all patients and clients. With additional recognition of the importance of nutrition at all levels of fitness and competition, sports dietitians will continue to be in demand. Graduates of SIUE’s program will be uniquely positioned to meet these needs.After completion of the master's program with a concentration in sports nutrition, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to seek and utilize health-related resources to support their role as exercise and sports dietitians
- Translate and disseminate science-based sports nutrition recommendations that are understandable and ethical as a means to promote athletic performance, injury prevention and recovery, and overall health and wellness
- Develop and implement strategies/programs that seek to improve performance for both professional and amateur athletes
Admission Requirements
- Successful completion of a bachelor's prior to enrollment
- Applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 (A=4.0) to be considered for admittance into the program
- Personal statement about your career goals and motivation for becoming a registered dietitian. When submitting your personal statement, please refrain from including your name. This allows for a more equitable evaluation of applications. In fewer than 800 words, address the following questions:
- Why do you want to enter the dietetics profession?
- What experiences have helped to prepare you for your career in dietetics?
- What are your short-term and long-term goals?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses or areas in need of improvement?
- What other information do you consider important for the selection decision?
- An interview (in-person or via video call) by the Selection Committee may be requested
IELTS Requirements
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Overall |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
Remarks:
- I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,203.
- Total 30 Credit course(Yearly fee given)