Dietetic Internship with Master of Science in Nutrition
Prepare for credentialing as a registered dietitian in a program that provides unsurpassed field experience and graduate study.
There are three requirements to become a registered dietitian (RD):
- Academics
Earn a bachelor’s degree and complete a didactic program in dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
- Internship
Complete a supervised internship program accredited by ACEND.
- Registration Examination *
Pass the entry-level registration (credentialing) examination to become a registered dietitian.
For more information on the requirements and process to become a registered dietitian, including education, supervised practice and passage of the credentialing examination, review the registration eligibility requirements for dietitians.
UB’s Dietetic Internship fulfills the second requirement. Our program provides this necessary field experience (1200 hours of supervised practice) in the first 12-months of the 16-month comprehensive exam track or 21-month thesis track, which further prepares you for credentialing as an RD with an MS in nutrition.
* Licensure is not required in New York State, however other states may require licensure. Please review for details on what states require licensure.
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Opportunities
While in the program, you'll have the opportunity to intern in a wide-array of settings, including:
- Hospitals in the Kaleida Health System, Catholic Health
System, ECMC and VA
- Long-term care facilities throughout the Western New York area
- Outpatient centers
- University research programs on campus
- Comprehensive community wellness programs both on and off campus.
Western New York is a multicultural region and you will have an opportunity to work with a wide variety of cultures and diverse populations.
What Our Program Provides
The program:
- Provides a period of 1,200 supervised practice hours in the first 12 months of the program to prepare you for the RD performance requirements.
- Educates you about the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics core competencies for dietitians while developing proficiency in the concentration area of nutrition and community wellness.
- Addresses the service needs throughout Western New York for trained practitioners who can help improve the health of their communities.
RDN Title Option
RDs are now eligible to use the optional title of registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
Outcomes
Students who have completed our program and taken the RD exam as of August 2015
- 94% have passed the RD exam
- 94% have passed the RD exam on the first attempt - 5 year pass rate
Outcome data are available upon request.
Contact Barbara Schultz, MS, RD, CDN at 716-829-5653 or bmc2@buffalo.edu.
ACEND Contact Information
The University at Buffalo Dietetic Internship with MS in Nutrition program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606-6995.
Phone: (312) 899-0040 x5400 eatright.org/ACEND
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Rochester, NY Based Supervised Practice Rotations
The UB Dietetic Internship with MS in Nutrition program currently has available seats in the Rochester, NY area; approximately 70 miles from Buffalo, NY, or about one-hour of driving time. Rochester commuting students will have the majority of their supervised practice rotations in the Rochester, NY area. However, they are responsible for commuting to the UB campus for in-person graduate classes each semester and seminar days (typically, commuting twice a week in the Fall-1, Spring-1 semesters and minimally in the Summer-2 semester); or for scheduled DI meetings/events that occur throughout the year. Contact Barb Schultz with questions.