Announcements
Applications are now OPEN.
Applications are open for a Fall 2024 start and expected completion in the Spring of 2026.
Completed application must be received by Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm CST to be considered. Please read below for program description and application process (including link to application).
Welcome, Prospective Students,
As you begin the application process for the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics, you might find that you have questions. Should you not find the answers here, please contact Monica Milonovich, Director of the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
ICPD Application
Application to the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics are are accepted the fall semester. Admitted students will begin taking ICPD classes the following Fall of 2024 and will complete the program in Spring of 2026.
ICPD Application Directions
The ICPD application process consists of two rounds. You will not need to complete Round 2 until invited to do so.
Round 1--Application (due 9/15/23 @ 11:59pm CST)
Step 1:
Access application HERE.
Please note before you start the application:
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If you are inactive in the application for greater than one month, the application information will clear out and you will be required to start over.
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Once you submit a file while in the application, you cannot change the file or submit another file.
Step 2:
Materials you will need for your application:
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Download the following files
- Official transcript(s)
Step 3:
Submit your official transcripts to Monica Milonovich at mmilonovich@utexas.edu.
Round 2--You will receive further details when invited to proceed in the process
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Letters of Recommendation
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INterview Video
Students who are not currently enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin must apply for Spring admission to the University. Applicants who have not applied for UT admission cannot be considered for appointment. The Fall admission deadline for transfer students is March 1; for former students July 1. Final admission to the Integrated Coordinated Program is contingent on being admitted to the University.
ICPD Prerequisites
Students who apply to the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics must be able to have completed the following courses by the end of the spring semester before they would start ICPD Supervised Practice/Graduate Courses.
- CH 301, 302, 204, 320M and BCH 369
- BIO 311C, 325 (or 365R or 416K) and 365S (or 416L)
- NTR 307/107L Introductory Food Science / Laboratory
- NTR 312/112L Introduction to Nutritional Sciences / Laboratory
- NTR 315 Nutrition through the Life Cycle
- NTR 218/118L Assessment of Nutritional Status / Laboratory
- NTR 326 Cellular and Molecular Nutrition
- NTR 126L Nutritional Sciences Laboratory
- NTR 334 Foodservice Systems ManagementNTR 234L Foodservice Management Laboratory
- NTR 330 Nutrition Education and Counseling
- NTR 332 Community Nutrition
- NTR 338W Issues in Nutrition and Health
- NTR 355M Advanced Food Systems Management
- NTR 370 Medical Nutrition Therapy I
- NTR 371 Medical Nutrition Therapy II
All non-ICPD coursework must be completed before the start of the ICPD program.
ICPD Courses
Fall Semester
NTR 245C Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy I
Orientation to dietetic practice; techniques of communication, data collection and evaluation. Nine hours of supervised practice per week. Each week students will be assigned to assess, plan and provide care for hospital patients with a variety of different nutritional problems. Students will gain experience with patient interaction and advanced assessment such as enteral or parenteral nutrition.
NTR 390.1 Advances in Nutrition Science*
Carbohydrates, fats and proteins: functions, sources, and metabolism graduate level course.
NTR 380K.1 Experimental Design and Statistics*
Graduate course explores applications of statistical analysis methods for nutrition-based data and analysis of data sets and interpretation of results.
*Students must achieve a B or better in the graduate courses to continue to supervised practice. If student does not achieve a B or better in both courses, they will become DPD students.
Spring Semester-Supervised Practice
NTR 345M Clinical Practice in Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Application of principles of medical nutrition therapy to the care of patients in health care facilities. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for 4 weeks.
NTR 372C Practicum in Clinical Dietetics
Supervised practice in health care facilities. Forty hours of supervised practice per week for 4 weeks. During these eight weeks students will work under the direct supervision of clinical dietitians in area hospitals. The experience will culminate with students assuming responsibility for all nutrition care for the patients on an assigned hospital unit.
NTR 372F Practicum in Foodservice Systems Management
NTR 372F Practicum in Foodservice Systems Management Supervised practice in food service facilities. Forty hours of supervised practice per week for 4 weeks. Students will learn all aspects of managing a foodservice operation. By the end of the rotation, students will assume the manager’s role in the operation.
NTR 373S Practicum in Dietetic Administration
NTR 373S Practicum in Dietetic Administration Supervised practice in administration of food and nutrition programs. Forty hours of supervised practice per week for 4 weeks. Students will be assigned to work on a project under the supervision of an administrative dietitian.
Summer Semester-Supervised Practice
NTR 374C Practicum in Community Dietetics
Supervised practice in community based nutrition programs. Forty hours of supervised practice per week for 5 weeks. Students will practice in a variety of public health and community nutrition settings.
NTR 374P Advanced Practicum in Dietetics
Culminating experience in the practice of administrative, clinical or community dietetics. Forty hours of supervised practice a week for 5 weeks. Students will gain additional experience in a variety of nutrition related rotations.
Graduate Courses
Example plan of graduate courses. Students have the option of taking 6 credit hours outside of Department of Nutritional Sciences to satisfy graduate degree requirement.
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Spring Semester |
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NTR 392 13 Nutrtion and Disease Prevention
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NTR 394 Current Issues in Nutrition
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NTR 392 Evidence Synthesis and Communication
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Elective
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NTR 390.6 Molecular Nutritional Sciences
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NTR 392.4 Immunology
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NTR 390.7 Advances in Nutrition Sciences II
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elective
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Informational Materials:
1. Mission Statement Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Mission of the Integrated Coordinated Program
The Mission of the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics is to qualify graduates for entry-level positions, graduate study and advancement to positions of leadership in clinical, administrative or community dietetics. Balanced preparation in the primary areas of dietetics that is built on a strong foundation of academic preparation recognizes the need for practitioners with clinical, foodservice management and community skills in the vast non-urban expanse of Texas.
Goals of the Coordinated Program
- Prepare students for successful entry into the dietetics profession.
- Provide credentialed dietitians for the state of Texas.
- Prepare professionals capable of advancement in their chosen area of dietetics practice and encourage graduates to become leaders in the dietetics profession.
Students who have recieved a BS or BSA in Nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin are ineligible to apply for the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Estimated Cost of the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics in addition to routine tuition and fees during the program:
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Estimated Expenses
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Cost |
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Professional Liability Insurance
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$17 |
| Drug Screening |
$39
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Compliance Tracking
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$35 |
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Background Check
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$39 |
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Student Program Management Fee
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$90 |
| Health Insurance, (available through student health service) |
~$1,110
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Student membership in the Dietitians of Central Texas (DCT)
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$25 |
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TB testing
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$20 |
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Criminal Background Check
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$39 |
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Student membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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$50 |
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Food Handler Certification
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~$10 |
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Transportation to supervised practice sites (gas)
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Varies |
| Required attendance at professional meetings |
Varies
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Scrubs/Uniforms/Lab Coat
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Varies
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| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Nutrition Assessment |
Eat Right Store |
| Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Pocket Guide |
Eat Right Store |
| Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Nutrition Reference Guide |
Texas Childrens Department of Food and Nutrition |
| eNCPT Membership |
Click HERE |
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Tuition and Costs
Students are classified as undergradutae students their first three semesters of the ICPD program and gradaute studentst the third and fourth semesters of the ICPD program.
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Click HERE |
*Transportation expenses vary greatly depending on assigned practice locations, cost of gas and fuel efficiency. Somerotations will require up to 250 miles per week in travel. As the program continues to develop strong placementopportunities for students, it may be necessary for students to travel longer distances and perhaps stay out-of-town overnight.
** Multiple drug screenings may be required depending on placement sites.
3. Timeline–Application for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Evaluation of Foreign Transcript
Students who hold a degree from universities outside the United States and want to complete requirements to earn a verification statement from The University of Texas at Austin must have their transcript evaluated by an approved foreign degree evaluation agency. A detailed course-by-course evaluation along with a statement of how the degree compares to university degrees in the United States is required. For more information including a listing of the degree evaluation companies approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, click here.
Interested in becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist?
If you are unsure about the requirements and process to become a registered dietitian nutritionist, click here to find out more information.
Application FAQs
How can I get more information about the ICPD?
Plan to attend one of the informational meetings scheduled every semester. Watch the website for date and time. If you want an appointment with one of the faculty, email the program director Monica Milonovich.
For general information about becoming a dietitian, visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by clicking here.
If I apply in the fall, when will I know if I am accepted?
Applications are due in early September. Selection committee decisions are announced in October before Spring course registration.
Since the Integrated Coordinated Program courses include supervised practice, how much time do they require?
During the first semester of ICPD, students take NTR 245C, which meets for nine hours per week (3 afternoons of supervised practice in local healthcare facilities and on-campus). In the spring, students have four ICPD courses, NTR 345M, 372C, 372F and 373S, which together require 40 hours per week (four hours of lecture/discussion and 36 hours supervised practice). Students spend 8 weeks in hospital practice, 6 weeks in foodservice management and 2 weeks in administrative dietetics. During the following summer, students enroll in NTR 374C and 374P which involves ten weeks of supervised practice (5 weeks in community dietetics and 5 weeks in a concentration area).
What are the concentration areas?
The concentration for the program is Clinical Nutrition; however students will complete rotations in a variety of clinical, foodservice, community and specialty rotations.
Can I work if I'm in the program?
Some students work while they are enrolled in the ICPD Program. Most students who do work find that they have to be very well organized and have a job that offers a lot of flexibility. During the supervised practice semesters (spring and summer), students are off campus in practice forty hours per week. Students need some time in the evenings to study and complete assignments. It is very difficult to work.
What does the selection committee look for when selecting students?
Each applicant is evaluated on the basis of:
- Academic performance: a minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. The average GPA of students selected for the program is 3.4. Strong improvement in grades during recent semesters is given consideration.
- Completion of required prerequisite courses.
- Work or volunteer experience: There is no absolute requirement, but experience gained through employment and volunteer activities with a registered dietitian are encouraged.
- Leadership: Ability to work effectively in a group and provide leadership to others can be demonstrated by participation in campus or off-campus organizations or being given increased responsibilities at a job.
- Knowledge of the profession of dietetics: It's important to devote some time learning what dietitians do before you make the decision to spend two years pursuing this career. This can be accomplished through working with, volunteering for or interviewing practicing dietitians in hospital, community and/or foodservice settings.
- Readiness for graduate school
What are my chances for being accepted for the ICPD Program?
If you meet the qualifications listed above, you have a good chance of being Iaccepted. We accept 35 - 50% of the students who apply to ICPD. This is similar to the national placement rate for Dietetic Internships. We can take a maxium of 20 students, however, we will only accept qualified students.
If I have completed a DPD program and have a verification statement can I join the ICPD without having to take additional classes?
No. ICPD can only consider students seeking a BS in nutrition.
If I have a degree in a subject other than nutrition, can I apply to the ICPD program?
As of 2018, the CPD program is only open to students seeking a BS in nutrition. If you have completed a different degree you can apply for the program. More information about how to become a registered dietitian can be found here.
How can I determine how classes taken at a different university will transfer to UT?
The UT admissions office website has links you can use to determine how your classes from other Texas universities and colleges. https://admissions.utexas.edu/
Does UT offer a Master’s in Dietetics?
If you are accepted into the Integrated Coordinated Program in Dietetics, you will complete your bachelors degree, masters degree and supervised practice.
