Admissions

Admission Requirements

The final deadline for admission for Fall 2020 is July 15th, 2020. All applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis until the final deadline. 

Admission is based on undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) grades, letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic potential and/or professional experience, and a personal statement of goals from the applicant. A Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score is required for admissions, but admission is not based on GRE score cut-points.   The Admission Committee also examines the fit between applicant’s goals and the goals of the program.

Applicants to the MSNS degree program must meet the minimum requirements for graduate study at the University of Texas at Austin. Admission requirements to the Graduate School and the graduate program in Nutritional Sciences are as follows:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited United States institution OR proof of equivalent training at an institute outside the United States. The Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC) will determine eligibility for admission in consultation with prospective graduate programs.
2. A grade point average of at least 3.00 in upper-division course work (junior- and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work already completed.
3. Completion of the GRE or MCAT/PCAT/OAT/DAT test is required for admission.
4. A satisfactory score (minimum score of 83 required) on the TOEFL exam (international applicants only). For more information, please see: Graduate School Admissions for International Students
5. Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional potential.
6. Personal statement regarding research and professional experience, goals, and how completion of the program will further those goals.
7. Personal resume including relevant work and experience.
8. Applicants should have a background in nutrition or related science and/or meet the pre-requisite coursework for admissions (described below).

If an applicant does not have a bachelor’s degree in a related science field, they must complete the courses below prior to applying for admission to the MSNS degree program:

• Organic Chemistry 
• Biochemistry
• Human Physiology
• Introductory Nutrition

We also recommend that students complete the associated labs with each course to further their undrestanding and application of science concepts and skills. 

Applications for the Fall 2020 admissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 15th, 2020.

Application

Application Process

Step 1

• Take GRE or MCAT/PCAT/DAT/OAT. For the GRE, Send official scores using the reference UT Austin code: 6882, no department code is necessary. Scores must be sent from Educational Testing Service (ETS).  For other graduate level exams including the MCAT, PCAT, OAT, or DAT, upload documentation of MCAT scores to your application as a supplemental document.
• International applicants must take TOEFL or IELTS. Send official TOEFL or IELTS scores using the UT Austin code 6882. Scores must be sent from ETS. If you hold bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution or from an institution in another English-only country, you will receive a waiver of the TOEFL. For more information see Admissions for International Students regarding TOEFL scores and international graduate student admission.

 Step 2 

Apply to the Graduate School at The University of Texas at Austin through ApplyTexas, select Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences Option III.

ApplyTexas.org Step-By-Step:

1. Create an account or log-in if you already have one.
2. Select Create a New Application. 
3. Select, Create a new graduate school admissions application.
4. In the Target University, you choose University of Texas at Austin (Austin).
5. In the type of application, choose the most appropriate option,
6. Select Fall (Aug-Dec) 2020 for the semester of entry.
7. Scroll down to Natural Sciences and select Nutritional Sciences Option III (Online Masters Program).
8. Continue on with the application. 

Please Note:

• The application requires the names and email addresses of three individuals who will serve as your References. They will receive an email with a link to upload a reference letter.
• Include a Statement of Purpose about your background and interest in nutrition.
• Include a current Resume.
• Pay Application Fee. Your application is not complete until the fee is paid. 

Step 3

After you have submitted your application you will receive an email that contains a link to the Status Check website where you will be able to upload additional documentation including transcripts, personal statement, and resume. When uploading transcripts, upload PDF copies of official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities you have attended. If you are offered admission, you will be required to have official transcripts sent to the University of Texas Graduate Admissions and International Center.  This can be done via posted mail or through Parchment.  No other online transcript submission services are approved for use at UT Austin.  For more information, see Graduate Admissions.

All application materials received by the Admissions Center will be available to the Nutritional Sciences Admissions Committee.

From Admissions Status, you can monitor reference requests, upload your curriculum vitae or resume, submit additional items such as publications, resend a request, add a new reference, and revise your FERPA waiver.

Cost & Financial Aid

Total tuition cost for the program is $22,500 ($750/credit hour) plus sutdent fees.

Fees are charged per semester and vary based on number of courses taken per semester.

A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to ensure enrollment into the program. This deposit will then be applied to the first semester tuition cost.

Applicants for this program are eligible for Federal Direct Loans and some private sector loans. See Financial Aid for more information. Due to the nature of the program other financial support, such as Teaching Assistant positions and scholarship funding, are not available for MSNS graduate students.

All tuition and fees are due by the first day of classes in each respective semester.

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