Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at University of New Mexico

Programme overview

The bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics (Didactic Program in Dietetics) at the University of New Mexico is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, 312-899-0040 Ext 5400. The curriculum leading to a bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics is designed to provide students with the academic course work necessary to .

Faculty: College of Education & Human Sciences | Department: Individual, Family, & Community Education | Duration: 120 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States

What you will study

NUTR 2110 and CHEM 1215 require a B- or better and a grade of "C" (not "C-") or better is required in all other coursework that counts toward the degree. Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog for a list of courses that meet General Education curriculum. In order to graduate, students must complete all of the required DPD courses. Departmental Honors The Departmental Honors program is open to...

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Entry requirements

Applies to the major/department (admission to UNM is separate): To be admitted to the Nutrition and Dietetics program, students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.20 and completion of the following courses with a grade of B- or better: NUTR 2110 and CHEM 1215. For other admission requirements see the Nutrition and Dietetics program Web site . Contact the Nutrition program for the most current information.

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.

Freshmen may begin in the Summer, Fall or Spring terms after high school graduation; most students apply for the Fall term, when courses begin in August.

Freshman priority application dates: Fall term June 1; Spring term December 13; Summer term May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable) or an approved fee waiver, and is valid for one year (four consecutive semesters). Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT, CLT) are not required for admission but may be helpful in some cases. Applications may be submitted online or on a hardcopy form.

Transfer priority application dates: Fall August 1; Spring December 1; Summer May 10. The application fee is $25 (non-refundable).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unm.edu/

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