Nutrition Programs

The Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program is a Graduate Program (GP) in Nutrition and Dietetics that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students complete didactic courses and have supervised experiential learning. Successful graduates receive a verification statement that makes them eligible to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.

• Total number of units: 59
• Duration: 16 months (4 consecutive trimesters)
• Clinical Rotation: 30 weeks (2 consecutive trimesters)
• Format: Hybrid (in-person classes on Sacramento campus)
• Cohort size: maximum 30

The Master of Science in Nutrition Science program is not accredited by ACEND and does not offer clinical rotations. This program is perfect for practicing dietitians who need to earn a master’s degree to further advance their careers. Future and current dietetic interns in dietetic internship programs outside Pacific that do not award a master’s degree use this online degree to fulfill the graduate degree requirement to sit for the for the Registration Examination for Dietitians. The fully online (asynchronous) format provides the maximum flexibility to students.

• Total number of units: 30
• Duration: 12 months (3 consecutive trimesters)
• No Clinical Rotation
• Format: Fully online (asynchronous)
• Cohort size: maximum 40