The College of Allied Health Science's Master of Science in Allied Health with a Concentration in Nutrition with a dietetic internship (MS-DI) Program is a 21-month program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) . The program has a medical nutrition therapy (clinical) concentration that maximizes the unique variety of medical and healthcare facilities in the Augusta area.
Our program does not discriminate based on age, sex, color, race, handicap, or national or ethnic origin in recruiting or selecting its students or providing equal access to all services, benefits, and facilities.
Acceptance Rate: Each year, 12 -16 graduate student interns will be admitted. The number of graduate student interns admitted will be based on availability of rotation sites/preceptors. Students are required to complete a Capstone Project. (This is a non-thesis MS program.) View the Master of Science in Allied Health with a Concentration in Nutrition degree plan. Graduate student interns will only be eligible to receive a verification statement upon the successful completion of the MS-DI program, including Capstone project and supervised practicum.
Applicant Ranking and Interview: Top applicants will be selected for telephone interviews. The interview will be approximately 15-20 minutes long. Applicants will be evaluated using standard criteria based on the following:
Nutrition and Dietetics
Health Sciences Campus
987 St. Sebastian Way
Augusta, GA 30912
Amanda Reber
Graduate student interns are responsible for their own living expenses and the purchase of their own white coats and books . A nonrefundable $100 down payment is due upon acceptance to the program (April). Refunds are based on the University’s Fee Payment and Refund Policies. During the internship, graduate student interns are expected to attend a professional conference and some of the expenses associated with this activity will be the graduate student interns’ responsibility.
Estimated Program Expenses
| Non-refundable application fee | $25 |
| DICAS fee | $50 first/$25 each additional |
| Background check and drug screens (annually) | $100 |
| Room and board (monthly average) | $800 |
| Books and supplies (including laptop computer) | $1,800 |
| Lab coat | $50 |
| Transportation (monthly) | $250 |
| AND membership (annually) | $58 |
| ADDA membership (annually) | $10 |
| Site clearance fees | $100 |
Financial Resources: Graduate student interns are eligible for federal loans and grants.
Scholarships: Graduate student interns are encouraged to apply for scholarships through The Academy. Funding may also be available from State and local dietetic associations.
Accessing Private Loans: Private loans are an option. If considering a private loan, verification of admission forms should be submitted to the program director.
Loan Deferment: If considering loan deferment, submit verification of admission form to the Registrar's office.
The MS-DI Program has an outstanding record. For the past five years:
