Dietetic Internship Program
Cost to Students
Students participating in the UNLV DI will be responsible for the following costs (these costs are those for the 2009-2010 academic year and are subject to change):
- Enrollment as a student for 6 credits of nutrition practice (KIN 796, KIN 797, KIN 798).
- Tuition is currently $217.75 per credit + fees for Nevada residents and $457.25 per credit + fees for out of state residents. Please go to http://www.unlv.edu to view the graduate catalog.
- Health insurance is required.
- 8 panel drug screen: $40.
- Certification in Hospital and Laboratory Safety. This course is available to admitted interns through UNLV.
- A non-refundable $50 internship application fee.
- Fees for the DI are $6000 for 1200 practice hours.
- Uniforms: lab coats cost approximately $20.
- Books and Nutrition Care Manual access: approximately $250.
- Supplies (calculator, general office supplies): approximately $10.
- Personal room, board, and travel to practice sites. Criminal background check in order to intern in hospitals: approximately $50. Fee will vary depending on years of residence in different states.
- Liability insurance, available through Marsh Affinity Group Services, a service of Seabury and Smith, 1440 Renaissance Drive, Park Ridge, IL 60068-1400. Phone: (800) 503-9230. Website: http://www.seaburychicago.com. The cost is $35-$41 per year, depending on chosen coverage.
- Parking at UNLV: ~$125 for the term or $3 per day.
- The median rental unit in Las Vegas is $800 per month. This cost varies significantly with size, location, and amenities offered with the property.
- Depending on the housing that the intern selects. All sites within the program are within comfortable driving distance.
- Association: $45.
- Student Membership in the American Dietetic Association: $45.
- Estimated total cost (excluding room, board, travel, and health insurance): ~$7,800 for Nevada residents. Total costs will be slightly higher for non-residents. Please see above. The total cost may vary depending on current vaccinations, the TB test, necessity of the physical exam or other medical requirements, and the cost of the background check.
- The Program Director will certify on request for lending agencies that the student is working full time in the program.
Financial Aid
Most interns are not eligible for federal financial aid because the UNLV DI does not grant a degree. Most interns are eligible for private student loans. The DI director will certify to lending agencies that the intern is enrolled in six graduate credits and is enrolled in full-time supervised practice.
Career Opportunities
Upon passing the Registration Examination, career opportunities include clinical dietetics (hospital, outpatient, home care, long-term residential care), community dietetics, private practice, food service management, government, and private industry (wellness, sales).
