Saint Louis University nutrition and dietetics graduate pathway prepares students to enter the next semester of our Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program. Upon successful completion of the graduate pathway program and meeting the University's requirements for graduate admission, students may enter the next semester of graduate study.
Program Entry Requirements
Accelerated Pathway (One-Semester Program)
- Undergraduate degree in nutrition or dietetics or equivalent
- 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Current resume
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL iBT 75 (17+ sub-scores in reading and writing) or
- IELTS 6.0 (6.0+ sub-scores in reading and writing) or
- PTEA 50
Standard Pathway (two-semester program)
- Undergraduate degree in nutrition or dietetics or equivalent
- 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Current resume
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL iBT 70 or
- IELTS 6.0 or
- PTEA 46 or
- Completion of AE Level 5
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
One-Semester (Accelerated) Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
Year One |
Fall |
EAP 4200 |
Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students |
3 |
EAP 4250 |
Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II |
2 |
| |
3 |
| |
3 |
EAP 4700 |
Test Preparation for International Graduate Students 1 |
1 |
| Credits | 12 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway
Plan of Study Grid
Year One |
Fall |
EAP 4100 |
Introduction to Reading and Writing for International Graduate Students I |
3 |
EAP 4150 |
Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students I |
2 |
| |
3 |
EAP 4700 |
Test Preparation for International Graduate Students 1 |
1 |
| Credits | 9 |
Spring |
EAP 4200 |
Advanced Reading and Writing as Researchers for International Graduate Students |
3 |
EAP 4250 |
Advanced Listening and Speaking for International Graduate Students II |
2 |
| |
3 |
| |
3 |
| Credits | 11 |
| Total Credits | 20 |