Nutrition

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http://nutrition.utk.edu

Jay Whelan, Head
Michael Zemel, Graduate Program Director

The Master of Science program is available with a major in nutrition and concentrations in nutrition science or public health nutrition.

A graduate degree combined with a Dietetic Internship (DI) beyond the baccalaureate degree qualifies the graduate to apply for the Registration Examination to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). Students may learn more from the department about the Dietetic Internship from the departmental website. The Dietetic Internship is currently granted accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association; 120 South Riverside Plaza; Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995; telephone (312) 899-0040. Students may also select an interdisciplinary minor in gerontology.

Admission
A complete file for review includes the Graduate Application for Admission, completed departmental application form, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the general section, and three Graduate Rating Forms completed by individuals who can attest to the applicant’s potential for graduate education. Forms may be obtained from the departmental office at 229 Jessie Harris Building, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 37996-1920. Forms may also be obtained from the department’s website.

Admission into the graduate program in the department is dependent on completion of undergraduate courses that give the necessary background for success in the graduate program. Required undergraduate courses include general and organic chemistry, physiological chemistry/biochemistry, physiology, statistics and advanced nutrition. Applicants to all programs with related experience may be given preference.

PUBLIC HEALTH
Graduate study with a major in public health leads to the Master of Public Health (MPH). Three professional preparation concentrations are available – community health education, health planning/administration, and veterinary public health. The veterinary public health concentration is open to graduate veterinarians or students enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Preparation for professional practice in improving community health emphasizes a population perspective, service-learning and application opportunities through rigorous internships. The MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. A minor in statistics is available to interested MPH students due to public health affiliation with the Intercollegiate Graduate Statistics Program.

Non-degree students must obtain permission from the MPH program director to register for 500-level public health courses. Prerequisite course work assigned as a condition of admission to the MPH program must be completed promptly, with a grade of B or better, typically within the first semester or two of enrollment in graduate studies.

Admission
A statement of the applicant’s educational and career goals and three rating forms are required. Preferential consideration for admission to degree status shall be given to those with a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 and with at least one year of professional experience in a health-related occupation. As a restricted program, non-degree admission requires department recommendation. Deadlines for completed applications are February 1^st for summer term, April 1^st for fall semester, and October 1^st for spring semester.

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