The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) offers the only dietetic internship in Texas integrated with a Master of Public Health (MPH), preparing future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to improve health at both the individual and population levels.

Graduate with the clinical expertise to care for patients—and the public health knowledge to create lasting change in communities, healthcare systems, and beyond.

Why Choose UTHealth Houston? 

√ The only Texas dietetic internship combined with an MPH degree

√ Train in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world

√ 1,000+ hours of supervised experiential learning across diverse clinical, community, foodservice, and specialty practice settings

√ Hands-on learning in our  onsite Teaching Kitchen, Garden for Health, and Medical Nutrition Therapy Simulation Lab 

√ A Public Health Nutrition concentration that prepares you to lead in healthcare, policy, research, and community wellness

√ 95% first-time RDN credentialing exam pass rate 

Become more than a Registered Dietitian. Become a public health leader. 

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