Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s: Food and Nutrition

Criteria and Application Requirements

Students interested in pursuing the Accelerated Bachelor of Science to Master of Food and Nutrition (MFN) program plan must:

1. Be pursuing one of the following degrees/majors:

   • Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
   • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Sciences
2. By the start of the student’s Accelerated status, have either:
   • 75 credit hours earned and an overall BGSU GPA of at least 3.2, or
   • 90 credit hours earned and an overall BGSU GPA of at least 3.0;
3. Complete Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program Application;
4. Submit transcripts from all universities attended;
5. Submit one letter of recommendation from a full-time BGSU faculty member, preferably from graduate faculty within the student’s major or targeted graduate program;
6. Submit personal statement describing how the MFN degree will help the student reach his/her career goals.

Once the student completes their undergraduate degree, they should complete the remaining requirements for the Master of Food and Nutrition.