Application and Admission

Nutrition & Integrative Physiology

Admission Mission Statement

The Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology is committed to training leaders in dietetics and nutrition and metabolism research. Our programs impart knowledge in a culture that fosters teamwork, professionalism, and compassion, producing exceptional graduates who are prepared to improve the lives of all members of our society. To achieve these aims, we admit individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds and experiences who display academic excellence, community service, and leadership potential. Applicants are evaluated on a wide range of criteria, including academic performance, personal statements, life experiences and extracurricular activities. As a result of this holistic admissions process, we recruit a diverse class of students and create a dynamic learning environment that prepares graduates to serve all sectors of our communities.

Learn more about our departments efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive climate.

Diversity and Inclusion

Coordinated Masters Program

In order to be eligible to apply to the ACEND accredited Coordinated Master's Program, students must have completed a bachelor's degree (in any discipline) and completed all the required prerequisites.

HOW TO APPLY

The CMP program begins Fall semester and the application deadline for matriculation is February 15th 11:59 pm. Submit your application online using ApplyYourself portal. If you are interested in receiving financial support, your final step in the application process will be to complete and send the Scholarship Application to nutrition@health.utah.edu by February 15th 11:59 pm, to be considered to receive a scholarship. The selection committee meets in March with notification of acceptance/non-acceptance issued by April 5th.

ApplyYourself Step-by-Step Guide

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS THAT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Statement of Purpose: Please include a 500 word statement describing your motivation for becoming a registered dietitian. Include relevant experience, autobiographical information related to past growth or future potential, and a supporting statement of how the degree will help you achieve your professional goals.
Three academic recommendation letters directly submitted through ApplyYourself [NOTE: Submitting recommendations using the online system is strongly preferred. If referees are unable to submit online, use the Recommendation Form under Downloadable Forms in ApplyYourself].
Comment section: In the comment section, list prerequisite courses completed prior to the beginning of the program and the area you wish to study (e.g., Nutrition Research and Education, Sports Nutrition etc.)
Test of Spoken English (TSE): students whose native language is not English are required to submit TSE scores.
Transcripts: A copy from each Institution attended, must be uploaded in the "Post Submission" section of ApplyYourself portal. Unofficial transcripts are accepted in the "Post Submission" section. All official transcripts are sent to and processed by the Admission Office:

Admission Office (801) 581-8761 admisstranscripts@sa.utah.edu

University of Utah Admissions Office, 201 S. 1460 E. RM 250-S, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9057

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) (School code: 4853 Dept code: 0214) taken within the past five years. A GRE score at the fiftieth-percentile or greater is recommended.

Students may submit published writings in the Post Submission section of the application in ApplyYourself. If you choose to complete this optional item, please notify the department via email at nutrition@health.utah.edu after you have uploaded the document(s).

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah awards scholarships on a competitive basis. Applicants who are interested in financial support, must complete the scholarship application below by February 15th 11:59 PM.

Scholarship Application

Please note, this application only needs to be completed once to be considered for all scholarships.

ADDITIONAL GRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION

For additional information about the graduate application process, visit the the University of Utah Graduate School website.

Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP)

The Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology offers an Individual Supervised Practice Pathway for doctoral degree holders to fulfill supervised practice hours in an ACEND accredited program.

HOW TO APPLY

Individuals who are interested in the ISPP pathway should contact Kristine Jordan, PhD, RD at kristine.jordan@hsc.utah.edu or (801) 585-3218.

Students should apply using the University of Utah’s electronic application system at www.applyyourself.com. The Following are required:

A minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Transcripts from each university attended (upload in "Post Submission" section on ApplyYourself)
Two letters of recommendation from instructors and/or employers
Assessment of prior learning: Applicants submit their transcripts, a resume and any additional information on their work experience to the program director. The program director and the academic advisor evaluate the candidate’s prior learning to determine any coursework that is required as part of the ISPP pathway.
Personal statement of approximately 500 words indicating goals for the supervised practice experience and why the student desires eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians
Applications are due April 15 for fall semester and September 15 for spring semester.