Clinical Nutrition Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Clinical Nutrition
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
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Clinical Nutrition
Commitment
3 semesters
Tuition
$900 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits on a rolling basis for spring, summer and fall.
Offered by
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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Clinical Nutrition Capstone
$63,100
Market salary in 2021
Job titles
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.
- Pediatric nutrition
- Complex nutrition assessment
- Advanced nutrition counseling
- Clinical nutrition research
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