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Clinical Nutrition Capstone

Capstone Certificate in Clinical Nutrition

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Is this program right for you?

Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced professional, you want to provide the best nutritional support and counseling for the people in your care. The UW–Madison online certificate in Clinical Nutrition provides you with graduate-level education in the topics most valued by employers.

  • Our 9-credit clinical nutrition certificate is offered completely online, so you can enhance your education no matter where you live
  • Many instructors are practicing dietitians who understand the challenges you face in the workplace and the knowledge you need to succeed
  • Classes may be transferred to applicable graduate degree programs, including the master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition at UW–Madison

Education that works for you

Work online to earn your capstone certificate in Clinical Nutrition at UW–Madison, so that you can provide outstanding patient care. Develop the expertise and skills to advance your career or obtain a competitive dietetic internship.

Program type

Capstone certificate

Collection of courses in a single discipline, does not result in a degree

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Certificate awarded

Capstone Certificate in Clinical Nutrition

Commitment

3 semesters

Tuition

$900 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

9 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits on a rolling basis for spring, summer and fall.

STEM opt eligible

No

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Spring 2025

  • Rolling deadline: March 31, 2025

Summer 2025

  • Rolling deadline: July 31, 2025

Fall 2025

  • Rolling deadline: October 31, 2025
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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Have completed a Didactic Program in Dietetics or the following prerequisite courses:
    • General Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Biological Sciences
    • Physiology
    • Biochemistry
    • Statistics
    • Human Nutrition
    • Clinical Nutrition
  • Course Equivalencies are listed in GUIDE. Applicants may check course equivalency to UW-Madison via Transferology

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Clinical Nutrition Capstone

$63,100

Market salary in 2021

Job titles

  • Registered dietitian
  • Dietitian
  • Clinical dietitian
  • Clinical nutrition managers
  • Nutritionists

11.7%

Projected growth from 2020-2030. Source: Lightcast™ 2022.

#6

UW–Madison is named #6 in the nation in Best Online Master’s in Clinical Nutrition programs from BestColleges.

What you’ll learn

Enhance your nutritional knowledge with the Clinical Nutrition Capstone. Through case studies, research projects, and deep dives into pediatric nutrition and complex assessments, you’ll refine your skills in advanced counseling and clinical research.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Pediatric nutrition
  • Complex nutrition assessment
  • Advanced nutrition counseling
  • Clinical nutrition research

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Credits

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Nonresident: $1,886.94 per credit

Credits

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Modality

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