MS in Nutritional Science

Transcripts from an accredited academic institution which verify a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 upper-division university units;

Bank letter or statement

Request 3 letters of recommendation. Two should be from faculty of an academic institution and 1 should be from an employer or volunteer supervisor. Ask the writer to use official organizational stationery or letterhead. Use the Cal State Apply program to officially request the letters by selecting ‘Add Recommendation’ and entering in the recommender's contact information. The recommender will be automatically notified, and they will send the letter directly to the university. Make sure to follow up with your reviewers and remind them of deadlines.

All international applicants MUST submit a completed, signed, and dated SJSU Declaration of Finance form

Copy of your passport and visa

Your resume/CV should be current and cover employment, volunteer, and research experience. If you are interested in pursuing your Registered Dietitian credential, experience working/volunteering with a dietitian, in-foodservice management, or in-leadership positions is encouraged. Dietary Technician, Registered (DTR), Certified Dietary Manager, or other dietary aide experience is also encouraged. For all applicants, please indicate any type of research experience including attendance at nutrition, food science, and/or packaging conferences on your resume. Research experience during or after undergraduate studies will help prepare applicants for the expectations of this MS program.

The statement of purpose is expected to be a letter of intent expressing your interest in the program and educational goals as a potential graduate student. The letter should be single-spaced, using 1-inch margins and 12-point font, and contain no more than 750 words. The admission committee is interested in your educational and professional background, your interest in our program, and your research and/or management experience. We are also curious about your career goals and how our program aligns with these goals.

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