MS in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship: How to Apply

Applicants should send all official transcripts directly to DICAS (not Boston University) by following these instructions. Please note DICAS requires a World Education Services (WES) ICAP course-by-course evaluation for foreign transcripts.

Please note: Your application is not complete and cannot be reviewed without transcripts.

If you are admitted to the program and choose to enroll, you will then be asked to submit official copies of all final transcripts prior to final matriculation. All enrolled students must complete a baccalaureate degree at an ACEND-accredited institution prior to matriculation.

To be considered for admission, applicants must attain a 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA as calculated by DICAS.

MS and DI applicants should be currently working towards their DPD or FDE Verification Statement or already have one. While the DPD or FDE Verification Statement does not need to be submitted when applying, it must be completed and sent to the Dietetic Internship Director prior to the start of the academic program.

If you are not in a DPD or FDE accredited program and aspire to become an RDN, our DPD/MS/DI program includes DPD coursework required to earn a DPD Verification Statement.

A resume is required. Upload your resume in the ‘Documents’ tab in the ‘Program Materials’ section of your DICAS application.

• Undergraduate degree
• DPD or FDE Verification Statement

Three letters of recommendation are required, preferably from professors who are familiar with your academic ability and supervisors who can speak to your professional work experience. Submit contact information for your recommenders in the ‘Recommendations’ tab in the ‘Program Materials’ section of your application. We prefer letters of recommendation to be submitted on institution/company letterhead and be signed by your recommender. BU students should submit at least one recommendation from someone other than a full-time nutrition faculty member.

In lieu of a personal statement, several short-answer essay questions are required. Review the ‘Questions’ tab in the ‘Program Materials’ section of your application for further instructions. Please note partnership programs may have additional required essay questions.

1. Resilience and flexibility are key skills that contribute to success in graduate school and entry-level careers. Illustrate for us an example from your own academic or personal life demonstrating your ability to adapt to unexpected or challenging situations. Include mention of what you learned about yourself from this experience.
2. Please describe your short- and long-term goals following completion of the Boston University Master of Science in Nutrition program.
3. Boston University and Sargent College have a strong commitment to diversity, cultural humility, and social justice. With these values in mind, describe for us an experience that empowered you to challenge or broaden your own personal views or beliefs.
4. What aspects of BU’s MS/DI program confirmed your decision to apply?

The character limit for each question is 2500.

A non-refundable DICAS application fee of $50 is required. The BU graduate application fee has been waived for the 2025/2026 application. Applicants will be prompted to pay by credit card prior to submitting the online application. Application fee vouchers for DICAS are available on a first come basis. Once you are ready to submit your application, contact Alexandra Munroe amunroe@bu.edu to inquire.

Once applications are reviewed, some candidates may be asked to participate in a brief virtual interview.