BS Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Want to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist? Major in Nutrition and Dietetics! Do you enjoy science, want to help others, and have a passion for health and wellness?

Faculty: College of Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition in the Lifespan, Nutrition Metabolism, Health and Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Education and Counseling, Public Health and Community Nutrition, Foodservice Management. Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; MATH114 College Mathematics & Statistics; HBNS103 Intro to Nutrition Professions; HBNS200 Nutrition Concepts; PSYC100 General Psychology; HBNS201 Food Concepts.

Career pathways

Career options: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Sports Nutrition, Public Health, Business and Industry, Private Practice, Foodservice Management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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