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About the Master of Science in Dietetics at Loyola
Whether you are a registered dietician or on your way to becoming one, you know the value of well-functioning health programs. Focused on health care administration, Loyola University Chicago's MS in Dietetics program prepares you to evaluate and enhance health programs. If you are interested in an MS in nutrition and dietetics that prepares you to lead in health care settings, Loyola's program might be for you.
Program Structure
The MS in Dietetics can be pursued full time or part time. Classes are held on weekday evenings at Loyola's Health Sciences Campus.
Why Choose Loyola for Your Master's Degree in Dietetics?
At Loyola, you will join a respected, interprofessional MS in Dietetics program. In our program, you will strengthen your expertise in dietetics while preparing to drive change within health care programs and organizations.
- An interdisciplinary MS in Dietetics
- A focus on health care administration
- Meaningful collaboration
- Expert faculty
- A rich history of preparing health care leaders
Learn topics that will enhance your practice as a registered dietitian. Through Loyola University Chicago's interdisciplinary program, you will study public health principles, biology, behavioral health, policy, finance, and more.
Prepare to shape health care programs and policy. Our program educates registered dietitians in leadership, program evaluation, and health care administration, expanding your career opportunities and equipping you with valuable skills.
Develop your skills and understanding of key health care principles by engaging with students in related programs, such as public health and nursing. One of the key tenets of the MS in Dietetics is collaboration and team practice, giving you exposure to multiple approaches to health care.
Learn from nationally recognized experts in dietetics, health care administration, and public health sciences. With wide-ranging interests and experiences in health care organizations, our faculty bring valuable insights to your courses.
Join Loyola's widely respected Parkinson School of Health. With a long history of improving public health and producing successful graduates in dietetics, Loyola University Chicago prepares you to tackle today's most pressing health care challenges.
Applied Health Sciences Department
The Department of Applied Health Sciences invites students and faculty to engage in timely, interdisciplinary research that improves lives through better health. Find more information on the department and stories showcasing current Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health students and graduates from the Dietetics MS program and learn more about why Loyola is right for you.
Department WebsiteParkinson News and StoriesMeet the Faculty
Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Dietetics MS program.
Faculty & StaffDietetics: Career Connections
Loyola's MS in Dietetics is designed to prepare registered dietitians for health care program evaluation and administration. At Loyola, you'll learn how to design and implement systems that lead to desired health outcomes.
Specific job options include:
- Health care administrator
- Health care program evaluator
- Clinical dietitian
- Nutritionist
- Nutrition researcher
- Program coordinator
- Community health educator
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook is a good place to start exploring the job outlook and pay potential for specific careers and fields that interest you.
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Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Dietetics MS program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Dietetics MS learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2024-2025 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogMS Dietetics Results and Skills
After earning your master's degree in dietetics from Loyola, you will have developed the following knowledge and skills:
- Health care process design
- Qualitative and quantitative research
- Verbal and written communication
- Leadership and administration
- Collaboration
- Ability to use health care information technology
- Health care coordination
- Performance and outcome evaluation
- Ethical decision-making
- Advocacy
- Social justice
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Dietetics MS totals $40145.00, or 31 credit hours at a cost of $1,295.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health Financial Aid & Scholarships
Robert and Betty Parkinson Scholars Award
Named for Loyola alumni Robert (“Bob”) and Betty Parkinson, the Parkinson Scholars Award honors their commitment to helping ensure access to quality health care and the recognition that such health care is a basic human right. Bob and Betty Parkinson took to heart the Ignatian value of “being persons for others.” The Parkinson Scholars Award supports exceptionally talented students with demonstrated financial need who are dedicated to being “persons for others” and will use their Parkinson education to improve the health and health care of individuals, communities, and systems.
Awarded each semester to up to 10 Parkinson students, it includes an $8,000 tuition-restricted scholarship and additional funds to support scholarly activity. Scholars are selected to represent the broad range of the Parkinson School’s disciplines.
Graduate Student Opportunities
The Parkinson School is dedicated to making education both accessible and affordable. Along with potential scholarship opportunities, the school offers paid graduate student positions that provide hands-on experience in research, community engagement, and scholarship. The available positions for incoming Parkinson graduate students are paid roles, with compensation provided bi-weekly, and do not include a benefits package. These positions offer invaluable experience while supporting your academic journey.
Learn More
More information about scholarships can be found on the Financial Aid Office website.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
Schedule an AppointmentThe Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health offers graduate open houses, information sessions, individual appointments, open Zoom and text sessions, and a multitude of other ways to get to know us better.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Dietetics MS are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall Early Action: February 1
All applicants meeting this deadline will receive an admission decision no later than 3 weeks after the Feb 1 deadline.
Fall Priority: May 15
All applicants meeting this deadline will be considered for admission. Any applications received after May 15 will be considered until Parkinson reaches enrollment capacity for the fall.
Spring: November 15
All applicants meeting this deadline will be considered for admission. Any applications received after November 15 will be considered until Parkinson reaches enrollment capacity for the spring.
Summer: March 15
All applicants meeting this deadline will be considered for admission. Any applications received after March 15 will be considered until Parkinson reaches enrollment capacity for the summer.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Dietetics MS include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
3 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
Statement of Purpose
Statement of Purpose Details
In 1,000 words, please provide a personal statement that:
- Describes your interest in the Loyola dietetics education program, including characteristics and experiences that demonstrate your alignment with the University and program
- Explains your reasons for selecting dietetics as a career
- Reviews key experiences which prepared you for a DI, if applying to this program
- Summarizes short- and long-term career goals
- Identifies strengths and limitations
- Addresses concerns in gaps or concerns in your academic trajectory
Official Documents
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts (with U.S. educational credentials) sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu. Official documents should be sent by the institution to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived, and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted for international applicants.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Dietetics MS program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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