BSc in Nutrition, Dietetics and Wellness in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University

Our Nutrition, Dietetics, and Wellness program equips students for diverse careers focused on health promotion, informed dietary decisions, nutritional approaches, and foodservice management. For those pursuing advanced education in dietetics, our curriculum provides the foundation needed for dietetic internships required to attain registered dietitian status. Career possibilities are extensive, spanning wellness initiatives, food safety, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, corporate environments, and food industry marketing. The field combines scientific principles with psychological understanding, exploring the connections between nutrition, balanced diets, health preservation, disease avoidance, and chronic condition progression. The program features two specialized pathways: Dietetics DPD: Graduates gain eligibility for dietetic internships essential for registered dietitian certification and/or graduate-level education, with our alumni achieving perfect exam success rates. Nutrition, Health and Wellness: This concentration emphasizes nutrition's impact on sustaining health and averting long-term illnesses while providing preparation for postgraduate studies.