UNF Online Nutrition and Dietetics Programs

The Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition transforms nutrition and dietetics practitioners into advanced-level clinical scholars with the skills, attitudes, behaviors, and high standards essential for pursuing, acquiring, and using evidence-based knowledge to significantly contribute to their communities through practice, service, and lifelong learning. Students are strongly encouraged to come onsite to attend a two-day orientation at the beginning of the program.

Delivery: Fully Online Term: Traditional. 16 weeks Credit Hours: 48 Starts: Fall Time to Complete: 3-4 Years (Six Semesters) if Enrolled Full-Time Tuition and Fees: DCN

Admission Requirements

• UNF Graduate School admission requirements
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Letter of intent
• Professional RDN licensure
• Three recommendation letters (one from a colleague; one from an employer; one from a person of applicant's choice)
• Minimum of three year's work experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics post-credentialing

Application Deadlines

• Fall: May 15

The DCN residency courses are a transformative experience where you can hone in on your advanced practice skills. The residency experience provides a comprehensive, evidence-based education that combines didactic learning with practical application. You will delve deeply into a specific area of interest, gaining knowledge and hands-on experience that will set you apart in your professional field.

When does the residency experience take place?

You will complete two 3-credit-hour Residency courses, totaling six credits. Each 3-credit-hour residency translates to an immersive 135 hours of hands-on practice. Our residency courses will deepen your expertise and prepare you for higher levels of professional practice.

You will begin your residency phase after completing approximately 75% of your coursework. Timing is crucial for maximizing the benefits of your experience.  By this point, you will have built a strong academic foundation, equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to thrive in the advanced practice environments experienced during your residency.

Where and how do I complete the residency experience?

UNF’s DCN residency experience is flexible, something we take great pride in being able to provide. You can complete your residency from the comfort of your current location; there is no need to relocate. However, to ensure a focused and enriching experience, your residency activities must be distinct from your regular job responsibilities.

The range of residency options allows you to tailor your experience to match your career aspirations. Whether you want to achieve advanced practice certifications, enhance your leadership abilities, conduct a scoping review, become an ACEND site visitor, or develop learning modules for future courses, the residency offers a pathway that aligns with your goals. Depending on your chosen residency and site, you might need an affiliation agreement, a process that can be time-consuming; therefore, it’s crucial to start early and proactively coordinate with the program director to discuss the specifics and ensure timely completion.

Our program is structured to guide you through this significant phase of the DCN program, ensuring you gain the most from this unique and enriching opportunity.

Admission Requirements

• UNF Graduate School admission requirements
• Resume
• Letter of intent 
• Three letters of recommendation (at least one should be from an academic source)
• Completion of one of the following:
  • Verification statement from your Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) director; or
  • A bachelor’s degree in another discipline completed at any accredited institution and all the Integrated Graduate Nutrition Program Prerequisite Courses, or equivalent courses, with a minimum grade of C or higher within the last ten years listed below:
    • General Chemistry 
    • Bioorganic Chemistry OR Organic Chemistry
    • Anatomy/Physiology I and II
    • Microbiology
    • College Algebra
    • Social Acience 
    • Basic Principles of Nutrition
    • Food Science and Lab

Application Deadlines

• Fall: January 15
  
  

Admission Requirements

1. If you are a Registered Dietitian: 
   • A letter of intent 
     • Describe your professional experiences and goals, how UNF's program is aligned with your goals, and your unique qualities (with examples) that will help you be successful in a fully online master's program. Not to exceed 3 pages, double-spaced with 1" margins.
   • A photocopy of your CDR Registered Dietitian ID card
2. If you are a graduate or pending graduate of an ACEND-Accredited DPD program: 
   • A letter of intent 
     • Describe your professional experiences and goals, how UNF's master's program is aligned with your goals, and your unique qualities (with examples) that will help you be successful in a fully online master's program. Not to exceed 3 pages, double-spaced with 1" margins.
   • ACEND DPD Verification Statement if you have graduated, or Declaration of Intent if pending graduation
3. If you have been accepted to one of our three partner dietetic internships:
   • A copy of your dietetic internship acceptance letter 

Application Deadlines

• Fall: August 1
• Spring: December 1
• Summer: April 15
  
  
  

Admission Requirements

• • Must have one of the following:
    • Minimum overall 2.00 post-secondary college GPA if transferring from a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution with an A.A. degree
    • Minimum overall 2.25 post-secondary college GPA if transferring without an FCS or SUS A.A. degree
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA at last institution attended
  • Course completion rate (CR) equal to or greater than 67%

Application Deadlines

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: Nov. 1
• Summer: April 1