We are dedicated to the science of nutrition and dietetics. We train students in the understanding and promotion of healthy living through balanced diets and informed lifestyle choices.
We offer the following competency:
Our students practice with medical simulators, have access to state-of-the-art equipment and train in highly reputable hospitals and medical centers locally and across the nation. Our faculty are experts in their fields. They are passionate about advancing nutrition and dietetics practice and research. Through innovative teaching methods, hands-on experiences, and a commitment to evidence-based practices, we aim to empower our students and community with the tools and knowledge to achieve healthy dietary habits.
Nutrition and Dietetics
Health Sciences Campus
987 St. Sebastian Way
Augusta, GA 30912
Amanda Reber
Augusta University’s College of Allied Health Sciences offers the area’s only Master of Science in Allied Health with a Concentration in Nutrition with a Dietetic Internship (MS-DI) Program. It is a cooperative effort between The Office of Academic Admissions and The Graduate School.
The program trains students to gain the knowledge and professional skills required for careers in dietetics and nutrition. The program fosters and promotes advancement to leadership roles in the nutrition and dietetic profession.
While contributing to the education of the next generations of health professionals, the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses on investigating new models and methodologies related to personalized and precision medicine.
Our faculty are involved in research projects related to nutrition and chronic diseases.
We host several open houses every academic year. Dates for upcoming open houses are as follows:
Join us! Please register in advance for more details and open house information.
Contact Nicole Moore, MS, RDN-AP, LD at nimoore@augusta.edu or call 706-721-2320.
Students earning a Master of Science with a Major in Allied Health and a Concentration in Nutrition from Augusta University will be eligible for licensure in all states that require a license to practice as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist after successfully completing the registration examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Forty-six states have enacted legislation regulating the practice of dietetics. State licensure and state certification are entirely separate and distinct from registration or certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensure Disclosure Statement
In most states, graduates also must obtain licensure or certification to practice. The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics has determined (April 17, 2024) that the required classes and educational activities of this academic program satisfies the requirements of all states and territories requiring state licensure or certification after passing the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration and obtaining the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential. Visit the Commission on Dietetic Registration to determine the requirements of your state or territory.
Our mission reflects the 2022 standards to meet the demands of the dynamic field of nutrition and dietetics. The program’s mission statement is “preparing entry level dietitians by providing applied professional experiences to augment the interns’ theoretical knowledge”. The mission fully embraces the mission, vision, and values of the University.
Goal 1: To develop competent entry-level dietitians.
Goal 2: To prepare AU MS-DI graduates for clinical nutrition and dietetics jobs.
