Possible Careers
Numerous opportunities are available for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Dietitians in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) assess patient’s nutritional needs, develop personalized nutrition treatment programs, and evaluate and report results. Dietitians also work in public health clinics, home health agencies, major supermarkets, and food service facilities. Some dietitians oversee large-scale food production and service facilities in health care, col-lege and university cafeterias, correctional facilities, and school food service.
Dietitians work under contract with extended health-care facilities or in their own private practice. Others work for wellness programs, sports teams, or other nutrition-related businesses. Some dietitians engage in research activities to enhance the profession. Increased interest in nutrition has led to opportunities in food manufacturing, advertising, and marketing, among others.
Program Length
3 years (undergraduate coursework) plus 1 year (graduate coursework)
*Important Changes in Application Dates and Process the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND)
For prospective applicants planning to apply for Summer 2025, please note that the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND) is requiring all accredited programs to follow a specified timeline:
Our program will be required to send a decision regarding acceptance by March 1.
If you are accepted into the program, you will be required to confirm or decline the acceptance by March 15.
The March 1 and 15 dates will be the same every year.
2024-2025 application cycle (for those applying for Summer 2025), the application deadline will be January 31, 2025.
Beginning September 1, 2025, all application will submitted via DICAS.
Additional details to follow in the future.