Students applying to the program who are not already enrolled at Samford must complete an online centralized application through the Dietetic Inclusive Centralized Application Services (DICAS).
In addition to personal information and academic history, all applicants must:
- Submit a personal statement (3-5 double-spaced pages) that discusses your interest in the dietetics profession and your reasons for applying to Samford.
- Submit three letters of recommendation. At least one letter should be from a professor, instructor, academic advisor, or another professional who has supervised academic studies.
Applicants will have a Zoom interview with members of the selection committee after applying.
Additional Requirements
- Background Check: Once admitted, students must complete an initial background check.
- Immunization Records and Health Insurance: Students must submit these at their own expense before starting the program.
Qualifications for Admission
- A baccalaureate degree in any field from a college or university that holds institutional accreditation or is in the senior year of undergraduate study.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Required prerequisite courses include completion of the following college-level courses with a grade of “C” or better:
- Statistics or Business Math (3 semester hours)
- Psychology or Sociology (3 semester hours)
- General Chemistry, including a lab component (3-4 semester hours)
- Organic Chemistry, including a lab component (3-4 semester hours)
- Biochemistry, no lab required (3-4 semester hours)
- Microbiology, no lab required (3-4 semester hours)
- Anatomy & Physiology, no lab required (6-8 semester hours)
- Introductory Nutrition (3 semester hours) - must have at least a grade of "B". (Students lacking this course may enroll in NUTR 500 - Principles of Human Nutrition the summer before beginning the program.)
- GRE test scores are waived for the current application cycle.
- Exceptions to any admission requirements will be handled on an individual basis
Information for International Applicants
All supervised experiential learning courses must be completed within the United States per accreditation requirements. This program does not offer sufficient in-person courses to meet the requirements for issuing an I-20 visa. Review the ACEND guidance forInternational Students.
Transfer Credit/Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
At this time, students cannot transfer any credits toward the MS in Dietetics Concentration program. The program also does not accept credits for prior learning or experience.
Application Timeline
Fall Application Cycle (for Fall 2026 start)
Application Opens: August 5, 2025
Application Deadline: October 1, 2025
Applicant Notification: November 1, 2025
Applicant Decision Due: November 15, 2025
Early Action Deadline: Applications submitted by this date receive priority consideration for scholarships.
Spring Application Cycle (for Fall 2026 start)
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
Applicant Notification: March 1, 2026
Applicant Decision Due: March 15, 2026
Rolling Admissions: Begin after March 16, 2026, until June 1, 2026, or until all spots are filled.
