Graduate Pathway in Nutrition

Illinois State University

The Illinois State University Graduate Pathway program in Nutrition will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next semester of study at Illinois State University.

Key Information

  • A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
  • Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.

Program Details

Graduate Pathway in Nutrition

Illinois State University

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Food, Nutrition, Dietetics or related field with 2.5 GPA out of 4.0. Students without a background in food, nutrition or dietetics can apply but will have to complete up to 3 prerequisites as part of the Pathway program.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, PTEA 53, Duolingo 105, or TOEFL Essentials 8.5.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (August)

Program start date : 11 August 2025 - Program end date: 12 December 2025

  • Semester 1 fall: 11 August 2025 - 12 December 2025
2026 Spring Start (January)

Program start date : 5 January 2026 - Program end date: 8 May 2026

  • Semester 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 8 May 2026

Credit Number
Classes Title
Credit Units

Semester 1

FCS 445
Statistics in Applied Science and Technology
3 Credit Units
IDS 401
Advanced Writing for Graduate Students
3 Credit Units
Elective Class- Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
3 Credit Units
FCS 401
Theories and Contemporary Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
12 Credit Units

* These courses are generally delivered through the INTO Center and are for Pathway students only. Students must maintain 2.0 GPA per semester to remain in good academic standing.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

Nutrition (M.S.)

3.0 GPA, No grade below B.
English level %: No grade below B
Additional Requirements