BSc in Food and Nutrition in Tuscaloosa United States | University of Alabama

Students pursuing food and nutrition studies generally possess scientific aptitude, compassion for others, program planning skills, and a deep passion for food, health, and wellness.
The food and nutrition program curriculum equips students for professional paths in healthcare institutions, community nutrition initiatives, food service administration, and corporate settings. The program provides two pathways to become a registered dietitian: the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and the Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CPD), both accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. The DPD readies students for dietetic internships, a prerequisite for taking the dietitian registration exam. During their junior year, students may qualify for the CPD, which integrates coursework with hands-on training to prepare for the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist exam after fulfilling CPD requirements and earning a master's degree. A third track, the nutrition sciences concentration, caters to students aiming for medical school or other advanced healthcare programs.