Admission Requirements

DPD/MS+DI Program

Applicants are required to complete a baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. All applicants must complete the Graduate Record Exam General Test with a minimum score of 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative sections (institutional code 3028).

Prerequisite courses in nutrition and the biological and chemical sciences must be completed at a four year college or university. In general, credits from community colleges are not accepted.

Students should complete the Sargent College Graduate School Application which requires submission of three letters of reference, preferably from individuals who are familiar with the student’s academic ability and/or professional work experience. Prerequisite courses include one-semester, stand alone courses, including a lab, in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, physiology and microbiology. Courses in biochemistry, statistics and writing are also required. Minor deficiencies in prerequisite coursework may be completed during graduate studies but this may extend the period of graduate study. Students are encouraged to apply even if they have not completed all prerequisite coursework. If they are accepted into the program they will then have a faculty advisor to help with selection of appropriate prerequisite courses.

Application Deadline

The postmark deadline for applications is February 15.