UIC's department of kinesiology and nutrition, part of the College of Applied Health Sciences, offers two programs. The Traditional Program is designed for students who are already registered or practicing dietitians; students in the three-year Coordinated Program earn both a master of science degree and the necessary qualifications to register and begin a career as a dietitian.
Loyola University offers a master of science in dietetics. With a focus on outcomes performance management, the school provides students with training in assessing patients' needs and the major issues affecting their health, and using this information to design programs to reach specific goals. Loyola's Jesuit background also ensures that students will also gain a firm understanding of ethical practice, with a focus on social justice and serving underprivileged communities.
Rush University's department of clinical nutrition offers two programs for students pursuing a master of science in nutrition. The Dietetic Internship and Master's Degree Program for undergraduates provides students with clinical experience and classroom instruction, with the goal of ensuring that they can become registered dietitians upon graduation. The Master's in Clinical Nutrition Program for Registered Dietitians is for practicing dietitians seeking to augment their education and gain new career opportunities.
For gifted students seeking to go beyond the master's level in their studies, the University of Chicago's Committee on Molecular Metabolism and Nutrition, affiliated with the university's Biomedical Cluster, provides students with an opportunity to study and research in a broad interdisciplinary program under some of the best faculty in the field. Successful completion of the program includes student teaching and a thesis project.