Application Process

The MS in Nutrition Sciences, Clinical Track/ Prior Learning Option accepts applications for full or part-time enrollment during all terms (Fall, Spring, Summer).

The steps below outline the application process for the MS in Nutrition Sciences – Clinical Track/Prior Learning Option.

Online Application

Complete the online UAB Graduate School Application. The application fee is $50.

• Official transcripts
• Demographic information
• Personal statement
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Verification Statement from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• No GRE required

Transcripts

Submit official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended directly to the UAB graduate school – note that proof of Bachelor’s degree is required. Send electronic transcripts to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Personal Statement

Please address the following topics in your personal statement.

• Why did you choose to apply to our program?
• In what ways have your previous experiences prepared you for graduate study in our program?
• What do you believe your greatest challenge will be if you are accepted into this program?
• How will you be able to make a contribution to the field by earning this degree?

Verification Statement

Applicants must have a Verification Statement from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics demonstrating successful completion of a Dietetic Internship (DI) or Coordinated Program (CP). For more information about Verification Statements from the Academy, visit the Verification Statements FAQ.

Conditional Admission

Conditional admission is available for students currently completing their Dietetic Internship (DI) or Coordinated Program (CP). However, the ACEND Verification Statement must be received before you can begin taking coursework toward this degree at UAB.

International Students

Due to the exclusively online delivery system of the Clinical Track/Prior Learning option, this program is not available to students who desire to pursue their studies while physically present in the US on an F-1 or J-1 student visa. Applicants who are physically present in the US in another immigration status that permits exclusively online study (such as H-4, L-2, TN, pending green card, etc.) are welcome to apply.

Please email your current immigration document (USCIS approval or receipt notice, plus most recent I-94 card) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for an initial assessment and information about English proficiency requirements.

The program expects a cumulative TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 80, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5, PTEA (Pearson Test of English Academics) score of 53, Duolingo score of 120, or IELA (International English Language Assessment) score of 176.