Application Information
Preselect application
The DDIP selects applicants via a preselect option. We do not participate in DICAS.
The DDIP Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential, and life experiences. Admission decisions are individualized to the specific attributes of the applicant.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS
Preferred minimum DPD GPA and overall GPA of 3.0 or greater out of 4.0, with a grade of C or higher in all core classes*
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent
A medical nutrition therapy course completed no more than four years prior to application (or the equivalent)
Evidence of a completed graduate degree or proof of acceptance to DDIP affiliate program (see Graduate Program Admissions, below).
A declaration of intent to complete degree or original verification statement from an ACEND® accredited DPD or Foreign Dietitian Education program (FDE) (Verification statement must be submitted before the applicant can begin the internship.)
*Applicants applying to the University of Alabama’s or Georgia State Univeristy’s Master of Science in Human Nutrition Program are required to have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
DIVERSIFY DIETETICS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship covers the program tuition and most fees of the DDIP. At the time of their scholarship application, these applicants have the opportunity to apply for early admission into the Diversify Dietetics Internship Program, prior to the spring computer matching process. Students applying to the preselect admission option will commit to attending the Diversify Dietetics Internship Program and bypass the computer matching application and selection process.
Learn more about the DDIP Scholarship and the preselect process here.
GRADUATE PROGRAM overview
University of Alabama
DDIP has partnered with The University of Alabama to allow our interns to enroll in a fully online, 30-credit-hour Master of Science program in Human Nutrition. The program is creatively designed to provide foundation knowledge before starting coursework, integrate class assignments with experiences in the internship, and assure advanced knowledge in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Our DDIP faculty work directly with university faculty to align assignments and activities, allowing students to complete the internship and master’s degree in less than two years. All courses are offered fully online, and out of state fees are waived. Financial aid is available to cover course tuition and living expenses for students who qualify. The graduate program can accept up to 12 hours of graduate coursework as transfer credit that may be applied to the degree.
For more information, contact Dr. Tiffany Hylton at tmhylton@ches.ua.edu and see the MS in Human Nutrition webpage at: http://www.nhm.ches.ua.edu/masters-in-human-nutrition.html. For a general overview of the program, click here: https://vimeo.com/651200556/0d3137912d
A more detailed Q&A session can be found here: https://vimeo.com/651203239/bf06430c3f
Georgia State University
DDIP has established a partnership with Georgia State University to provide interns in the Atlanta metro area an opportunity to enroll in a fully online, 36-credit hour program. This program can be completed in 18 months.
More information about applying to Georgia State University can be found here.
For more information, contact Dr. Anita Nucci at anucci@gsu.edu and see the Master of Health Science in Nutrition homepage at: https://lewis.gsu.edu/program/health-sciences-nutrition-ms/