Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (Online)
Online M.S. in
Nutrition & Dietetics
The online master's degree for registered dietitians and nutritionists offers a flexible option to earn a graduate degree online while completing your dietetic internship or continuing your career.
Your application fee is automatically waived for submissions March 1–7, 2026.
No code needed — apply during this limited window!
Shape the future of dietetics and healthcare
The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) has declared that the entry-level eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists has moved to a minimum of a master's degree in 2024. Texas Tech's degree gives you the competitive edge needed in this evolving market.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Critically evaluate nutrition research and translate findings.
- Design, implement, and assess nutrition interventions.
- Integrate advanced knowledge of nutrition science into clinical settings.
- Apply ethical principles and cultural competence in counseling.
- Demonstrate leadership in interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Communicate complex nutrition information to professional audiences.
- Utilize technologies and data tools to improve practice outcomes.
Practice-Based Environment
Our work-centered design increases necessary skills in specialized areas:
What can you do with this degree?
Texas Tech's online master's in Nutrition and Dietetics is specifically designed for students who will receive a DPD verification statement, be completing a dietetic internship or for those who are currently Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists.
Specialized Concentrations
Performance Nutrition
Focused on sport and human performance, this concentration prepares students to design evidence-based nutrition strategies for athletes, military personnel, and physically active populations.
Weight Management
Focused on the science and practice of obesity and weight management, this concentration prepares students to develop effective, evidence-based practice decisions across care settings.
Nutrition in the Lifecycle
Gain advanced training in pediatric, women’s health, and geriatric nutrition to address physiological changes and clinical needs across the lifespan.
Application Deadlines
Fall Start: July 15
Summer Start: April 15
Spring Start: November 15
Nutritional Sciences
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