Dual Degree: Drexel University - Nutrition- Dual Degree Drexel University Bachelor's/MS
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BA or BS/Master of Science in Human Nutrition (3.5+1.5 OR 4+2)
This program is for students who want a liberal arts education and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition with the Didactic Program in Dietetics focus (DPD track). Students in this program will earn, in five years, a bachelor’s degree from Drew, and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Drexel University. Students attend Drew for three and a half years, and then earn their master’s degree at Drexel in eighteen months. A six-year program is also possible.
At Drexel University, students pursue the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) track leading to becoming a registered dietitian. This program covers all aspects of normal and therapeutic nutrition for individuals and groups. This major encompasses nutrition science, the application of the principles of biochemistry, physiology, and biology to human nutritional needs. The degree stresses the interdisciplinary and scientific nature of nutrition and food, and provides students with a base of theoretical knowledge and methodology enabling them to continue professional growth after graduation.
Requisites
Eligibility and Application Criteria
Students should consult with Drew’s combined degree nutrition adviser (Dr. Joanna Miller) to plan their course of study. Students must submit their applications to Drexel’s Nutrition M.S. DPD track by August 15 for a January start date to complete the 1.5-year M.S. program, or by May 15 for a September start date to complete the 2-year M.S. program. Applicants receive guaranteed reserved admission to the program provided that they meet the following requirements and complete the prerequisites:
Candidates for admission must have completed their Drew degree and all requirements for entry into the program, and they must have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
Students wishing to enroll in the 1.5-year M.S. program must have completed their Drew degree and all requirements required for entry into the program by the end of the fall semester of their senior year.
Candidates for admission must have the following minimum GRE scores: Verbal 153, Quantitative 153, and Writing 3.0.
Applicants whose native language is not English and/or were born outside of the United States are required to take both the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the TSE (Test of Spoken English) and achieve a passing score in each.
Prerequisites for the M.S. in Nutrition programs
To be eligible for guaranteed reserved admission into Drexel’s Nutrition M.S. DPD track, students must also complete the following prerequisite courses by the completion of the fall of their senior year. For the MS/DPD, you must complete the following prerequisite courses before starting the program:
1 year English composition and/or literature
1 semester general biology with lab to include cell and genetics
2 semesters general chemistry, including an introduction to organic chemistry with lab, or 1 semester general/inorganic chemistry with lab plus 1 semester organic chemistry with lab
1 semester biochemistry
1 semester human physiology or 2 semesters anatomy and physiology
1 semester basic and quantity food preparation (can be taken concurrent with program rather than as a prerequisite)
1 semester general psychology
1 semester statistics
1 semester introductory nutrition
Course Name | DREW COURSE Equivalent | Prerequisites for Drew Equivalents |
Chemistry with laboratory (8 credits) | course, or course, and course or course
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Organic Chemistry with laboratory (4 credits) | ||
Foundations in Biochemistry (4 credits) | ||
Molecular and Cellular Biology with laboratory (4 credits) | ||
Anatomy and Physiology with laboratory (8 credits) | ||
General Psychology (3 credits) |
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Statistics (3 credits) |
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One year English | course, two writing intensive courses |
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Introductory Nutrition (3 credits) |
It takes careful planning to successfully complete all prerequisites, in addition to Drew’s general education and major requirements. All students intending to participate in this program should contact the Nutrition Program Adviser, Dr. Joanna Miller, during their first semester at Drew for an advising appointment. First year students are advised to enroll in course or course.
When to Apply (5-Year Program): senior year at Drew
Time at Drew: three years and one semester
Time at Drexel: eighteen months
When to Apply (6-Year Program): senior year at Drew
Time at Drew: four years
Time at Drexel: two years
Drew students will be responsible for all tuition and fees. Drew students will be eligible to apply to Drexel for need-based financial aid as well as any applicable merit based scholarships and grants to assist with the costs of this program.
For more information about the Drew-Drexel 5-year nutrition program, please contact Dr. Joanna Miller and/or look at the details on Drexel’s program at https://drexel.edu/cnhp/academics/graduate/MS-Human-Nutrition/