Department Chairperson and Associate Professor, Health Science
Director, Health Informatics
New York City
Health Science, BS/Nutrition and Dietetics, MS
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics combined degree program is designed for students seeking a streamlined pathway to becoming registered dietitian-nutritionists (RDNs). This accelerated program allows students to complete both degrees and fulfill the 1,000 hours of required supervised practice within five years, reducing time to graduation and overall tuition costs.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
156
Start Dates
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Enhancing Health Science with Nutrition
Pace University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science offers an integrative curriculum with courses in health promotion, behavioral science, and nutritional health, combined with a global view of health equity and advocacy, providing a strong foundation to tackle emerging challenges and make meaningful contributions. The coordinated Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to tackle these challenges through innovative, evidence-based approaches.
By enrolling in this combined program, you will gain expertise in using food as medicine, incorporating complementary and integrative nutrition practices, and providing culinary nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy to prevent and manage health concerns and medical conditions. With the future of integrative nutrition transforming healthcare, you will learn to leverage advancements in nutrigenomics, microbiome analysis, and functional foods to develop personalized nutrition interventions tailored to individual needs. Additionally, you will build essential skills in counseling and conducting assessments, such as nutrition-focused physical exams, anthropometric measurements, and body composition analysis.
Students gain real-world experience through undergraduate senior-year healthcare research or internships and graduate fieldwork, applying classroom knowledge in professional settings and building networks for future success. With support from Pace’s Career Services team, students secure placements that align with their own unique goals, setting the stage for impactful careers in nutrition and dietetics.
Top 5%
2025 best health professions bachelor's degree schools (Source: College Factual)
7%
projected job growth from 2023 to 2033 (Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
99%
2024 graduate degree graduates are employed, in continuing education or service
Health Science, BS/Nutrition and Dietetics, MS Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics combined degree program is designed for students seeking a streamlined pathway to becoming registered dietitian-nutritionists (RDNs). This accelerated program allows students to complete both degrees and fulfill the 1,000 hours of required supervised experiential learning within five years, reducing both time to graduation and overall tuition costs.
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Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) Rotations
Supervised experiential learning rotations are an essential part of the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program, providing students with hands-on, real-world experience in various areas of nutrition and dietetics practice. These rotations allow students to apply classroom knowledge in professional settings while developing essential skills in food service management, clinical nutrition, and community outreach. Throughout each rotation, students will meet weekly with faculty in seminars to receive guidance, support, and opportunities for reflection, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching experience.
Supervised experiential learning experiences are divided into four rotation categories:
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Gain hands-on experience managing food service operations in diverse settings. Placement sites range from farm-to-table restaurants and health focused vegan cafes to K-12 and university level school food programs and healthcare food service operations. No matter where your rotation is, you'll develop key skills in food production, menu planning, budgeting, and nutrition management.
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Focus on public health nutrition and community-based initiatives aimed at improving access to healthy food. Work with organizations like Federally Qualified Health Centers, teaching kitchens, food assistance programs, and community nutrition programs, helping to design and implement nutrition education and wellness outreach.
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Train alongside healthcare teams in regional academic hospital systems, community hospitals, long-term care facilities, and children’s hospitals, providing comprehensive nutrition care for patients of all ages with diverse medical conditions. Practice interprofessional collaboration, conduct nutrition assessments, evaluate lab results, and provide nutrition education to patients and their caregivers, while making evidence-based nutrition recommendations to support recovery and improve health outcomes.
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Explore a specialized area of interest in nutrition. Choose from a wide variety of sites such as complementary and integrative nutrition practices, eating disorder centers, sports nutrition facilities, and private practices in numerous other specialty areas, to tailor your experience to your career goals.
Health Science, BS/Nutrition and Dietetics, MS Careers
The demand for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) is growing, with 7% anticipated employment growth through 2031.
Pace Career Services
As a Pace student, you'll have the opportunity to work with our robust career services team to determine the career path right for you.
International Career Success Program
The INSPIRE Program (International Student Professional Readiness Program) is a required badged internship and career success program for all international students for employment eligibility, exclusive to Pace. Year after year, this one-of-a-kind program empowers international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes. Domestic students, there is an equivalent program for you called ASPIRE.
Our Graduates Are Prepared for Jobs Like
- Sports Dietitian (Salary potential of up to $121,439)
- Private Practice Dietitian (Salary potential of up to $121,439)
- Clinical Dietitian (Average Salary: $68,000–$93,000)
- Nutrition Marketing Manager (Average Salary: $73,000–$131,000)
As a Pace student, you'll have the opportunity to work with our robust career services team to determine the career path right for you.
International Career Success Program
The INSPIRE Program (International Student Professional Readiness Program) is a required badged internship and career success program for all international students for employment eligibility, exclusive to Pace. Year after year, this one-of-a-kind program empowers international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes. Domestic students, there is an equivalent program for you called ASPIRE.
Student Quote
As a graduate student in the Dietetics and Nutrition program at Pace University, we’re able to practice translating what we learn in the classroom into real-world conversations, building the communication and counseling skills that will be critical in our future careers as nutrition professionals.
Emily Bruzzese '25
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
Graduates of the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics program excel in diverse roles, including providing acute care in hospitals, providing nutrition education in teaching kitchens, supporting mental health recovery, managing food service operations, working in sports and fitness nutrition, and establishing private practices. Our alumni are equipped to make a meaningful impact on public health and are thriving in a wide range of professional settings, such as:
- Westchester Medical Center/Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
- Northwell-Northern Westchester Hospital, Phelps Memorial Hospital
- NewYork Presbyterian Hospital: Hudson Valley, Queens
- Blythedale Children's Hospital
- Fiddleheads Cooking Studio
- Feeding Westchester
- MonteNido Eating Disorder Treatment Centers
- BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center
- Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program
- Evergrace Nutrition
- Terrain Health
- The Nourish Center
- Performance Optimal Health
- Equinox
- Kendal-on-Hudson Assisted Living
- North Rockland Central School District
Featured Faculty
Department Chairperson and Clinical Coordinator
Clinical Associate Professor
Clinical Associate Professor
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
Explore required documents and admission decision dates for first-year, transfer, and international students.
Applying for the Nutrition and Dietetics, MS
Students are encouraged to declare interest in this combined degree program as early as freshman year, but before beginning their junior year to ensure proper course sequencing.
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Ready to apply? Begin your application process.
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Understanding the value of a degree is essential, especially in terms of return on investment (ROI). According to The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, Pace University is in the top 6% of U.S. colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $52,924. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
A combined degree program can help save up to 29% of MPH tuition costs and shorten the time to graduation, accelerating entry into the workforce.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Phone: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Graduate Admission Contact
Mickael Pollard
Graduate Admission Counselor
Phone: (914) 773-3096
Email: mpollard2@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Nutrition and Dietetics Department
(914) 773-3113
Email: nutrition@pace.edu