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About this Program
The Prerequisites for a Nutrition Graduate Program (PNUT) is an undergraduate program that allows you to complete prerequisites for the Master of Science in Nutrition (MSN) or the Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Science.
Prerequisites
Graduate Program Prerequisites
Full program acceptance requires prerequisite coursework with a grade of C- or higher in:
- Chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Biological chemistry
- Anatomy and physiology (the equivalent of 6 credit hours)
- Upper division human nutrition course with macronutrient and micronutrient metabolism as the focus of the course (minimum of 3 credit hours)*
- Medical nutrition therapy (minimum of 3 credits of a combined medical nutrition therapy I and II or equivalent)*
MSU Denver Course Information
- CHE 1100 Principles of Chemistry**
- CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
- BIO 2310 Anatomy and Physiology I***
- BIO 2320 Anatomy and Physiology II
- NUT 3170 Advanced Human Nutrition
- NUT 4800 Medical Nutrition Therapy
*NUT 3170 (Advanced Human Nutrition) and NUT 4800 (Medical Nutrition Therapy) are offered each summer and fall semester to students in the PNUT program.
**CHE 1100 Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MTH 1109 or MTH 1110 or MTH 1111 or MTH 1112 or a College Level Math (CLM) score of greater than or equal to 65 on the Accuplacer Exam or an Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score of greater than or equal to 280 on the Accuplacer Exam
***BIO 2310 Prerequisite: BIO 1080 and BIO 1090 or Permission of instructor
Recency requirements for prerequisites: The upper division human nutrition metabolism and medical nutrition therapy courses must have been completed within the last 5 years.
MSN Prerequisite Snapshot
Students must have all prerequisites completed prior to their entry term in the MSN or Graduate Certificate program.
If you have multiple prerequisites to complete, please contact the Nutrition Department to speak with an advisor about the timeline for completing the necessary prerequisites and the best admission semester based on your specific course needs. You can contact the Department of Nutrition at 303-615-0990.
Applicants to the Master of Science in Nutrition (MSN) program may waive the prerequisite requirements by submitting a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement. Applicants’ DPD coursework must include an advanced human nutrition metabolism course and medical nutrition therapy course, but may not match the science course prerequisite requirements of the MSN program.
Applicants who do not have a DPD verification statement but will earn one before starting the MSN program may be admitted ‘with requirements’ and submit their completed DPD verification statement before starting the MSN program.
Recency requirements for DPD Verification Statement: The upper division human nutrition metabolism and medical nutrition therapy courses portion of the DPD coursework must have been completed within the last 5 years.
Application Requirements
If you are planning to take undergraduate courses as prerequisites for our graduate program you will select the undergraduate (bachelor’s level) application type.
Once the application has been started, you will select ‘Prerequisites for a Graduate Program’ and then ‘Prerequisites for the Master of Science in Nutrition’. This option is listed under the type of program you are interested in.
Please note, we are not able to accept international students into the Master of Science in Nutrition or the Graduate Certificate in Nutrition Science.
- Complete the online Undergraduate Admissions Application
- Be sure to take advantage of our Free Undergraduate Application
- Submit Official Transcripts directly from all college and universities attended to Graduate Admissions at [email protected]
*MSU Denver official transcripts do not need to be requested
Application Deadlines
Summer 2025: FINAL DEADLINE – June 2, 2025
Fall 2025: Next Priority Deadline – June 2, 2025
Spring 2026: Now open for enrollment! Next Priority Deadline – Nov 3, 2025
If you have any questions about summer courses, please reach out to [email protected].
For more information about deadlines regarding the Master of Science in Nutrition, you can visit the Master of Science in Nutrition (MSN) webpage.
Financial Aid
As this program is at the undergraduate level, students can be eligible for financial aid assistance. A completed FAFSA application must be submitted. Undergraduate students must remain enrolled in a minimum of 6 undergraduate credit hours to be eligible for financial aid.
More information on financial aid information can be found on the MSU Denver Financial Aid website.
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees
| Credit Hour | Auraria Bond | Intercollegiate Athletics | Campus Recreation | Tivoli Park Facility | Clean Energy | Student Affairs | Student Technology | Phoenix Center | Metro Bond | Health & Wellness | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $53.40 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $57.50 | $9.14 | $3.68 | $29.20 | $108.60 | $368.18 |
| 2 | $53.40 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $57.50 | $18.28 | $3.68 | $58.40 | $108.60 | $406.52 |
| 3 | $53.40 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $57.50 | $27.42 | $3.68 | $87.60 | $108.60 | $444.86 |
| 4 | $66.60 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $57.50 | $36.56 | $3.68 | $116.80 | $108.60 | $496.40 |
| 5 | $66.60 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $57.50 | $45.70 | $3.68 | $146.00 | $108.60 | $534.74 |
| 6 | $66.60 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $54.84 | $3.68 | $175.20 | $108.60 | $608.38 |
| 7 | $82.80 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $63.98 | $3.68 | $204.40 | $108.60 | $662.92 |
| 8 | $82.80 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $73.12 | $3.68 | $233.60 | $108.60 | $701.26 |
| 9 | $82.80 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $82.26 | $3.68 | $262.80 | $108.60 | $739.60 |
| 10 | $82.80 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $91.40 | $3.68 | $292.00 | $108.60 | $777.94 |
| 11 | $82.80 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $100.54 | $3.68 | $321.20 | $108.60 | $816.28 |
| 12 | $107.90 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $109.68 | $3.68 | $350.40 | $108.60 | $879.72 |
| 13 | $107.90 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $118.82 | $3.68 | $379.60 | $108.60 | $918.06 |
| 14 | $107.90 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $127.96 | $3.68 | $408.80 | $108.60 | $956.40 |
| 15 | $107.90 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $137.10 | $3.68 | $438.00 | $108.60 | $994.74 |
| 16 | $107.90 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $146.24 | $3.68 | $467.20 | $108.60 | $1,033.08 |
| 17 | $107.90 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $155.38 | $3.68 | $496.40 | $108.60 | $1,071.42 |
| 18 | $107.90 | $50.20 | $39.00 | $6.94 | $10.52 | $92.80 | $164.52 | $3.68 | $525.60 | $108.60 | $1,109.76 |
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Email UsDepartment of Nutrition
Phone:
303-615-0990
Office Location:
West Classroom 254
Office Hours:
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Nutrition
Campus Box 33N
P.O. Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362