Prepare to become a registered dietitian nutritionist through an integrated program that combines graduate coursework, supervised experiential learning, and personalized support, all within one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.

Why Choose Iowa

Complete your RDN requirements

Graduate with a master's degree while completing the supervised experiential learning required to become eligible for the national RDN credentialing exam.

Develop professional skills

Strengthen your clinical knowledge and decision-making through integrated coursework and supervised practice.

Build a career that matters

Whether your goal is clinical care, community health, research, or another area of nutrition, Iowa prepares you with the education and supervised experiential learning to take the next step toward becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist.

Preparing students for success

96 %

Graduates passed the Registration Examination on the first attempt

100 %

Completed the degree within 20 months

100 %

Employment within 3 months of graduation

See where our graduates went

Portrait of Jennessa Sharratt, MCN RD LDN.
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Alumni Spotlight: Jennessa Sharratt, MCN, RD, LDN

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Throughout your internship, remind yourself of this: you know far more than you think you do! Take the program one day at a time, and you’ll be amazed with how far you’ll come.
Portrait of Kiley Haug, MCN, RDN.

It's been exciting to see how a dietetics degree can open doors beyond traditional clinical practice while still allowing me to contribute to the advancement of nutrition science.

Portrait of Sydney Rottinghaus, MCN, RD, LD

The UI MCN program provided excellent preparation for my future as a dietitian through its outstanding academic course load, rigorous experiential learning hours, and various student-led projects.

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about admissions requirements, application deadlines, and what to expect from the program.