The 16-month Master of Science in Professional Nutrition Practice (MS PNP) program at Stony Brook’s Renaissance School of Medicine prepares students to sit for the national registration examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Our comprehensive program combines online course work with supervised experiential learning at clinical, public health/community, and foodservice management sites.

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Employment of dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.

Awareness of the essential role nutrition plays in both preventing and treating chronic illnesses has never been greater. As a SUNY flagship institution and one of the four SUNY Academic Medical Centers, our MS-PNP program offers superior training at a competitive price. Learn More >

Flexibility

We provide flexibility with both full-time and part-time options, online classes and onsite or distance clinical training sites.

Students can complete rotations at Stony Brook Medicine and sites in the surrounding area, or choose to stay in the geographic location of their choice and self-identify experiential learning sites.

Program Concentrations

Students in the MS-PNP program can customize their coursework by pursuing a concentrations in Advanced Nutrition Therapy & Critical Care or Integrative Nutrition or opting into the generalist track

Credits Required

50-Credit Program:

  • 30 credits of didactic course work
  • 20 credits of supervised experiential coursework to be completed at clinical sites

Time to Completion

  • Full-time 16 months
  • Part-time options also available

Program Information

Enrollment

Onsite Track & Distance Track

Why Stony Brook Nutrition Division?


It is our mission to prepare graduates for practice as registered dietitian nutritionists to promote health and wellness among patients and communities through evidence-based culturally-competent nutrition programs and services.
 
Our Nutrition Division is integrated within the Renaissance School of Medicine and Stony Brook University Hospital, ranked America’s 50 Best Hospitals in 2023-24 by Healthgrades. Our MS PNP program includes:

  • Bi-monthly video conferencing calls with your Clinical Coordinator to assist you in staying on track and managing your program plan
  • Exposure to the integrative nutrition therapy perspective
  • Experience in farm-hospital food service integration
  • Counseling skills development and evaluation using virtual Objective Structured Clinical Exams
  • Involvement in robust CQI and clinical research projects
  • Access to Stony Brook University’s library systems, e-journals, and e-databases