Ohio State is leading the future of dietetics and nutrition. The Master of Dietetics and Nutrition brings together dietetics and nutrition experts from Medical Dietetics in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Human Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Ecology to offer the new Future Education Model Program. This more robust education and training program will develop the next generation of registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN).
The future of dietetics starts at Ohio State
The Master of Dietetics and Nutrition (MDN) is an innovative, two-year accredited program combining didactic education and multiple internship experiences in one advanced degree. This clinical program prepares you to practice as an entry-level registered dietitian nutritionist.
What does the MDN provide?
Designed for students who have a bachelors degree in any major and would like to pursue a registered dietitian graduate program, the degree offers these benefits:
- A strong science education combined with opportunities to develop a broad range of practical and professional skills required of RDNs.
- Knowledge of the principles of nutrition for all ages and opportunities to apply that knowledge to medical nutrition therapy, leadership and management, communication and interprofessional teamwork
- Successful completion of the program makes you eligible to take the National Registration Examination to become an RDN and state licensure
- Learning credit for students who have completed a didactic program in dietetics, up to 20 percent of the curriculum
Learn more by attending an information session
Join our MDN faculty to learn more about our program. We offer a variety of in-person, online and hybrid options. Register by selecting an event below.
April 12, 2026 | 6-7 p.m. | MDN Spring Virtual Information Session Registration
May 22, 2026 | 1-2 p.m. | MDN Campus Visit Day Registration
June 21, 2026 | 1-3 p.m. | MDN Summer Hybrid Open House Registration
July 17, 2026 | 1-2 p.m. | MDN Campus Visit Day Registration
Sept. 20, 2026 | 6-7 p.m. | MDN Fall Virtual Information Session Registration
Jan. 8, 2027 | 10-12 noon | MDN Hybrid Open House Registration
Program Outcomes
Program outcomes data are available upon request.
Disclosure Statement
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information at http://go.osu.edu/disclosures for online programs and http://go.osu.edu/onground for on-campus programs.