Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition
Enhance Your Career:
Compensation, Advancement, Satisfaction
and Competence
The Dept. of Dietetics and Nutrition offers an MS in Nutrition with course work in the biochemical, clinical and behavioral aspects of nutrition.
MS Degree in Nutrition at KUMC is designed for:
– Registered Dietitians: 48% of RD's have advanced degrees
– Other professionals with a science background
What are the advantages of an MS in Nutrition for the RD?
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Compensation: The 2002 ADA Dietetics Compensation and
Benefits Survey reported a salary differential by education level.
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Advancement: An RD with an MS versus a BS has an advantage in
being hired and promoted to management, research and specialized clinical positions.
Research experience is more important than ever. Almost every RD is required
to do outcomes
research and apply research studies to clinical situations.
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Satisfaction: Participating in research and applying cutting
edge research to clinical practice are exciting, useful and valued skills.
In
depth knowledge of biochemical and physiological processes of disease etiology,
prevention
and treatment fosters better clinical practice and increased respect
from
interdisciplinary colleagues.
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Competence: Science and healthcare are changing rapidly. RD’s
returning to the work force after being out for some years may need an
update. RD’s working outside of clinical dietetics may want to regain their
clinical acumen. RD’s working in clinical dietetics may want more knowledge
depth.
What are the advantages of an MS in Nutrition
for professionals who are not RD’s?
