Ball State University
2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306, United States

Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana. It has three off campus centers in Fishers, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne.

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As the critical role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of illness becomes increasingly evident, the demand for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) with graduate degrees is growing faster than ever. In addition, beginning in 2024, all new RDNs must have a graduate degree.

With excellent academics and top-notch faculty, Ball State’s graduate program in nutrition and dietetics will prepare you for success in one of the country’s most promising job markets.

Choose your path

Ball State offers two master’s programs in nutrition and dietetics. The admission requirements and application process differ depending on whether you are currently a registered dietitian or aspiring to become a dietitian.

FIND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR:

Master’s in nutrition and dietetics for aspiring dietitians (individuals with a verification statement who need to complete an ACEND-accredited internship)

Master’s in nutrition and dietetics for currently registered dietitian nutritionists (individuals must hold registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration)

Dietetics Internship Virtual Open House 

Come learn more about the MS/DI program at our Dietetics Internship open house: 

January 17, 7-8:30 p.m. EST, Live virtual event

REGISTER

After attending this session, you will be eligible to have the Graduate School application fee of $60 waived! We are looking forward to seeing you!.

What You Will Learn

Tailored exclusively for current and aspiring registered dietitian nutritionists, our program provides a rigorous course of study that includes classes in:

nutrition assessment

nutrition science

life cycle nutrition ( i.e., maternal and infant, pediatrics, geriatrics)

medical nutrition therapy (i.e., renal nutrition, cardiovascular nutrition, oncology)

food and nutrition policy

https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/nutrition-health-science/academic-programs/nutrition-and-dietetics-masters-degree 

At Ball State, we have two tiers of admission criteria for international students who wish to pursue a graduate degree:

minimum standards for International Admissions and the Graduate School:         

NACES member credential evaluation for transcripts from non-U.S. institutions: Click here to learn more about our transcript requirements. *Please note that students are responsible for paying the fees associated with NACES member credential evaluation*

Proof of English proficiency: Ball State University recommends all graduate applicants to demonstrate English proficiency unless eligible for a waiver. Click here to review English proficiency requirements.

criteria specific to the degree program set by the academic department

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for International Admissions does not guarantee admission into your degree program.

Ball State University recommends all graduate international applicants to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT, Duolingo, or PTE score if they do not qualify for one of the waivers listed below. If you do not submit a test score and do not qualify for a waiver, or if your scores are below the required proficiency level, you will automatically be considered for conditional admission if your program offers it (please see list below for programs that do not offer conditional admission).

Required Scores for English Proficiency

TOEFL — 79

ELTS — 6.5 Band

SAT Critical Reading Section or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing — 500

ACT English Section — 21

Duo lingo — 110 or higher

Pearson's PTE — 53

https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/international/graduate/application-requirements-and-procedures

 

International Admissions must receive all of your application materials by these dates for consideration for a specific term

Fall Term - application materials due by June 15th

Spring Term - application materials due by November 15th

Summer Term - application materials due by March 15th

https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/international/graduate/application-requirements-and-procedures

Please send the sctudent details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.