Accelerated BS/MS Dietitian Nutritionist at University of Pittsburgh

The accelerated pathway of the Dietitian Nutritionist Program prepares students to become registered dietitian nutritionists through a Coordinated Program covering medical nutrition therapy, nutrient metabolism, public policy and health.

Faculty: School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences  |  Department: School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition  |  Duration: 3 years (6 terms) for the accelerated entry point  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (August)  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Students earn the BS in Nutrition Science at the end of year two and the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics at the end of year three, with more than 1,000 hours of supervised practice; credits vary by entry point (33-70).

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to take the national registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and for licensure in Pennsylvania.

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