Master of Science with a Major in Allied Health with a Concentration in Nutrition

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the Baccalaureate level. If applicable, a minimum overall graduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Overall undergraduate and graduate GPAs are calculated using a standard formula which includes all work attempted. 

The GPA of competitive applicants tends to be higher.  

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. To be used to satisfy degree requirement, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts must show degree(s) earned that are the U.S. equivalency of degree(s) required by the program.

Applicant must have requirements to receive a verification statement from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) prior to enrollment. A list of ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics can be found at https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/program-directory 

Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended.  Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities, will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript.  

Official transcripts submitted through DICAS will be sent directly to Augusta University once the DICAS application is complete.   

  If you are offered acceptance into our program and had submitted official transcripts through DiCAS showing in progress coursework/degree enrollment or have since enrolled in new coursework, then final official transcripts must be submitted showing completion of coursework (including proof of degree, as applicable).  In such cases, the final official transcripts must be submitted directly to Augusta University.  Official electronic transcripts should be emailed from the issuing institution to Augusta University's Office of Graduate Admissions Operations at graduateadmissions@augusta.edu  

Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official transcripts in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope mailed from the issuing institution directly to: 

Augusta University 
Office of Graduate Admissions Operations 
Summerville Campus, Benet House 
1120 15th Street 
Augusta GA 30912 

An official, professional course-by-course evaluation based on official transcripts and documents is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE), Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., or World Education Services (WES). Course-by-course transcript evaluations may also be accepted from a current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, or NACES, member on a case-by-case basis. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents or copies will not fulfill this requirement. 

Specific Ordering Instructions for ECE, Silny and WES

• If ordering from ECE, please select "Augusta University - Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions" as the institution delivery.
• If ordering from Silny, please complete the required PDF ordering form per their webpage. In the Method of Delivery section, please write the following, "Augusta University - Office of Academic Admissions email to graduateadmissions@augusta.edu.
• If ordering from WES, please select the following, "Augusta University" as the recipient, "Office of Academic Admissions" as the school/division,  "Standard Delivery" as the delivery method. 

Recommendations (which include a reference form and letter of recommendation) from three individuals are required. Referees should be individuals qualified to critically assess the applicant's prior academic (usually college professors), employment, artistic, research and/or clinical experience (clinical or research supervisor/manager) and qualifications (as applicable) as well as the applicant's potential as a graduate student in the field/program selected. Letters of recommendation submitted through DICAS will be sent directly to Augusta University once the DICAS application is complete. 

None are required for this program.

English proficiency exam scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English and who do not qualify for an English proficiency exam waiver per the criteria listed below. Augusta University will accept official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Test (IELTS) exam scores. Official exam scores must be taken within 2 years of the date of application. The Augusta University institution code for submission of TOEFL or IELTS scores is 5406. Please do not select a department code.

• TOEFL Minimum Overall Score: 79 internet based or 213 computer based
• IELTS Minimum Overall Band Score: 6.5

English Proficiency Exam Waiver Criteria: An English proficiency exam will be waived for applicants to graduate programs who:

• submit proof of earning a Baccalaureate, Master’s or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university. The requirement will be waived upon receipt of the official transcript showing proof of degree
• are citizens of countries on the approved waiver list

Please visit the International Student webpage for more information.

Applicant must have met requirements to receive a verification statement from an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics accredited Didactic program in Dietetics prior to enrollment. A list of ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics can be found at https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/program-directory.