Prerequisite Courses
Program prerequisites include either completion of a U.S. DPD or a Bachelor of Science program in Nutrition or all of the prerequisite courses listed below plus a baccalaureate degree or higher. Program prerequisites may be completed at any accredited institution. All pre-requisite course requirements are fully met with a Didactic Program in Dietetics Verification Statement from an ACEND accredited program.
Each prerequisite course must be completed with a minimum grade of "C". The overall GPA for all prerequisite courses must be 3.00 or higher to be considered for admission.
Prerequisite courses older than seven years will not be accepted.
| MSCN Prerequisite Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course | Course Delivery | Course Details |
| Anatomy (with Lab) | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 4 semester units or equivalent |
| Physiology (with Lab) | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 3 semester units or equivalent |
| General Chemistry (with Lab) | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 4 semester units or equivalent |
| Organic Chemistry (with or without Lab) | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 3-4 semester units or equivalent |
| Biochemistry (with or without Lab) | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 3-4 semester units or equivalent |
| Microbiology (with Lab) | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 4 semester units or equivalent |
| Introduction to Nutrition (from a Nutrition or DPD program) | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 3 semester units or equivalent |
| Experimental Foods (with Lab) | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 4 semester units or equivalent |
| Macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein, fat) Metabolism | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 3 semester units or equivalent |
| Introduction to Vitamin and Minerals Metabolism OR Micronutrient Metabolism | Online, Hybrid or In-Person | 3 semester units or equivalent |
*NOTE: "Macronutrient Metabolism" and "Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism OR Micronutrient Metabolism" cannot be met with one course.