MPH Nutrition with coordinated program in Dietetics
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree curriculum in Nutrition and Dietetics enables students to meet the didactic and supervised practice requirements for registration eligibility in dietetics. The purpose of registration is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by encouraging high standards of performance by persons practicing in nutrition and dietetics. Students in the MPH coordinated program may establish eligibility to write the registration examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by completing this program.
| MPH Nutrition-Coordinated Program in Dietetics Catalog |
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If you have your RDN, check out our Master of Science in Plant-based Nutrition program.
Program Director - Celine Heskey
For more information on registration eligibility requirements for RDNs, click here.
Loma Linda University Academic Calendar • Loma Linda University Course Schedule • Course sequence
The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995
1-800-877-1600 extension 5400
ACEND website
I am very grateful for the professors at LLUSPH who challenge me and provide continual learning opportunities. They care for their students beyond academics and encourage us to be the best versions of ourselves in all aspects.
–Briana Hewitt, MPH-RD Nutrition student
Program Goals
a. The post-graduate surveys will reflect that 80 percent of graduates are utilizing skills to promote health and/or prevent disease.
ACEND specific objectives
b. Eighty percent of students will successfully complete 100% of specified degree requirements within 150 percent of expected degree completion.
c. The program’s one-year pass rate (graduates who pass the registration exam within one year of first attempt) on the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists is at least 80%.
d. Seventy percent of employers will rate the preparation of graduates of the Coordinated Program in Nutrition and Dietetics as satisfactory for entry-level practice.
e. Eighty percent of program graduates take the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists within 12 months of program completion.
a. Sixty percent of Program graduates will contribute to the community and/or provide professional leadership in the field of Dietetics within 5 years of graduation.
ACEND specific objective
b. Of graduates who seek employment, 80 percent are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation.
- Describe the integration of biological mechanisms underlying the effect of food and nutrients on individual and population health outcomes.
- Function independently and collaboratively as a leader or member of a team to plan, manage, and evaluate public health nutrition interventions.
- Critically analyze studies and nutrition and dietetics evidence-based guidelines for public health prevention, nutrition interventions, and research.
- Evaluate public policies and processes related to food and nutrition, and explore their impact on health outcomes.
- Examine the role of vegetarian dietary practices on human health, the environment, and ecology.
- Apply the nutritional care process consistent with competencies defined by the ACEND.
How to Apply
- The course(s) being substituted were completed as part of a DPD program or from a DPD program
- The final grade for the course is a ‘B’ or better (All official transcripts are expected to be submitted to Loma Linda University prior to the first quarter registration in the program).
- The course syllabus is submitted to the program director for instructor review and is approved by the instructor as meeting the expectations in terms of content and competencies.
- The university policy and procedures for course waivers are met.
As part of the application process, applicants may be invited to participate in our interview process.
- LLU International Students page
- TOEFL
- Evaluation of international transcripts.
Pre-entrance health requirements/Immunizations
- TB/PPD skin test
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Varicella vaccine
- TdaP
- Tetanus/Diphtheria booster (within last 10 years)
- MMR
Other health requirements/Immunizations for rotations
- Hepatitis A vaccine
- COVID-19 vaccine – learn more
| Units | Cost per Unit | LLU Quarterly Fee | Average Completion Time |
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| 67+ | $895 | $910 |
2.25-3 years |
Program Costs (2020-2021)
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Tuition (per credit) (Estimated total) |
$895 (x 77 credits = $68,915) |
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Program quarterly fees |
$910 (x 9 quarters = $8,190) |
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Books, software and equipment (includes BLS training*) |
$2,917 |
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Supervised practice: Food Systems Management affiliation tuition |
$1,790 |
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Supervised practice: Clinical Nutrition affiliation tuition |
$3,580 |
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Supervised practice: Public Health Practicum |
$3,580 |
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Housing: Residence halls & Off-campus housing |
Review the links for the most up-to-date costs. http://home.llu.edu/campus-and-spiritual-life/housing-dining/residence-halls and http://home.llu.edu/campus-and-spiritual-life/housing-dining/off-campus-housing |
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Travel** |
Most supervised practice sites are within a 60-mile radius of Loma Linda, California. ~125 days of affiliations/practicum Via car: $138 - $1,375 |
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Liability insurance |
Students are covered by malpractice insurance while acting within the course and scope of any approved clinical assignment. http://llucatalog.llu.edu/about-university/student-life/ |
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Medical exams |
https://home.llu.edu/campus-and-spiritual-life/student-health-service; see https://home.llu.edu/campus-and-spiritual-life/student-health-service/services-and-fees for an explanation of services and fees |
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Drug testing |
$ free via Student Health |
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Lab coat |
$30 |
Up-to-date program costs are available on the School of Public Health financial information catalog page http://llucatalog.llu.edu/public-health/#financialinformationtext
*Basic Life Support certificate is required for duration of the program – has to be an American Heart Association (AHA) course. The course is available on campus.
**Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from supervised practice sites.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, & Assistance
- Information on financial aid can be accessed through student services.
- Federal Work-Study positions are available for students. More information can be found here.
- Graduate assistanceships: Occasionally positions may be available for students to assist faculty with research or teaching.
- Scholarships: Information on scholarships is available through the Loma Linda University Financial Aid office, and also through the School of Public Health Finance office.
We are pleased to announce that the GRE requirement for both master level and doctoral level programs are being waived for this academic year. This applies to any applications for the Winter 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and Autumn 2021 terms.
