The Johns Hopkins Master of Health Science/Registered Dietitian (MHS/RD) Program is an intense, 16-month, graduate-level education program with an emphasis in public health nutrition. Didactic and rotation experiences provide core educational competencies for entry-level dietetic practice and have been designed for the educational and supervised experience required to sit for the Commission on Dietetics Registration Exam for Dietitians. The full-time program accepts a maximum of 8 interns annually. For additional information, click here. The MHS/RD Program has been granted provisional accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Association.
Program Goals Mission of the MHS/RD Program
The program is consistent with the missions within Johns Hopkins Medicine: - To provide a seamless dietetics education program for students
- To provide the highest quality training in the field of nutrition and dietetics through a strong, interdisciplinary training team
- To enable students to develop skills in dietetic leadership
- To promote the development of dietetic professionals who are able to embrace proven theory, evaluate current research and communicate effectively to other health professionals, peers and the lay population
Expenses Tuition expenses are estimated as follows:
| -Graduate Coursework
(64 credits @ $588/credit)
| $37,632
| -Practicum Component
(32 credits @ $588/credit)
| $18,816 | -Clinical Training Fee
| $7,500 | Total Tuition.................................................................
Expenses related to clinical component include (approx.):
| $63,948 | -Off-campus Room and Board
| $6,000 | | -Transportation | $400
| -Parking
| $240 | -Liability Insurance
| $26 | | -Lab Coats and Uniforms | $50
| -Health Insurance
| $1,200 | -Textbooks and References
| $500 | -ADA Student Membership
| $49 | | -Professional Conferences | $50 |
Students also will need a personal calculator and medical dictionary, and are expected to provide typed reports and projects. They must be able to communicate with faculty and preceptors via e-mail. Computer access is required.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements include: - Bachelor's degree in related field (i.e. nutrition, health, biology, chemistry, psychology)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
- Personal statement
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal interview
Pre-requisite courses are required (must be completed at the undergraduate level or higher). Courses and transcripts to meet these requirements will be reviewed and approved by the university and program staff. These include: - Anatomy and physiology
- Organic chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Psychology and/or counseling skills
How to Apply
Applications to the Johns Hopkins MHS/RD Program must be completed via the Bloomberg School of Public Health Web site (www.jhsph.edu/admissions). The MHS/RD program is part of the department of international health. Please indicate your interest in the RD program on the application. Applications must be completed by January 2 of each year. The Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health will accept students without regard to race, religion, sex, age, handicap or country of national orgin, and will not discriminate on those bases in the granting of access to any of its programs or activities. |
