Nutrition and Exercise Sciences

The Master of Science Program in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences offers students the opportunity for advanced study in three areas of specialization including nutrition, exercise science, or nutrition and exercise sciences. 

Accelerated MS-Nutrition Specialization 
PARTICIPATING UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: BS Nutrition and Dietetics  
Undergraduate Advisor, Dr. Victoria Fischer  
Graduate Advisor, Dr. Ashima K. Kant

With the permission of the Undergraduate and Graduate Advisors, up to four approved graduate courses (up to 12 credits) may be taken in place of the regular undergraduate courses in the last two semesters of the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program.  

Learn more about the Accelerated – MS Nutrition program. Apply now.  

Dietetic Internship
Advisor, Allison Charny, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES  

The Queens College Dietetic Internship, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), provides the necessary practice preparation for entry into the field of dietetics as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). 

The program provides a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised training (approximately 9 months full-time) under the guidance of experienced Registered Dietitians. Dietetic interns complete rotations in community, clinical, and food service management settings, building the skills and confidence needed to begin professional practice in a variety of healthcare organizations. 
To be eligible to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians, candidates must complete a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), a Master's degree, and a Dietetic Internship (DI). Applicants to the Dietetic Internship must have already completed a DPD and hold a Master’s degree; alternatively, a combined Master’s and Internship program is available for those who have completed the DPD. 
Students who complete the Dietetic Internship earn six graduate credits toward the MS in Nutrition Specialization. In addition, Queens College students enrolled in the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program may be eligible for preselection into the Dietetic Internship. 

For more information about the program and application process, please visit www.qc.cuny.edu/di 

Descriptions of individual areas of specialization with required courses and electives are listed below.