BS Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The University of Cincinnati Nutrition & Dietetics major provides a strong foundation in nutrition, food science, medical nutrition therapy, health promotion, and wellness. This top-ranked program blends science and behavioral studies, preparing you to become an expert in food, nutrition, and disease prevention and management.

Faculty: College of Allied Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

To remain in and complete the program, students must: Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA with no less than C- in any DPD course, Adhere to policies and procedures, and Conduct themselves in a professional manner, adhering to the Student Code of Conduct Have no outstanding financial or other program obligations.

Career pathways

Nutrition & Dietetics professionals work in a variety of settings: Hospitals Long-term care facilities Schools Athletic departments Supermarkets Private practice settings Eating disorder centers Academia Research Health departments Business corporations Health clubs The degree’s curriculum also fulfills prerequisite coursework for graduate education in almost any

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: The University of Cincinnati has established academic success criteria for first-year applicants to bachelor's degree programs. All students are encouraged to apply. Please visit High School Student Admissions for more information about first-year student admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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