Houston,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Human Nutrition and Foods (ACEND Track) in Houston United States | University of Houston
University of Houston
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Houston United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
27,641
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
After finishing this program, known as the Didactic Program in Dietetics, graduates can apply for supervised practice programs that qualify them to take the dietitian registration exam. This undergraduate degree focuses on building the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for entry-level dietetics careers.
Supervised practice opportunities, including dietetic internships, are offered nationwide in the United States. Participating in one of these programs is mandatory before taking the Registration Examination for Dietitians. To achieve Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/N) status, students must:
Complete a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods with an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. Upon graduation, students receive a verification statement enabling them to apply for supervised practice programs.
Finish an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program (dietetic internship) successfully.
Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification exam for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
With citizenship from a country outside the U.S.
have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).
have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) - 79, TOEFL (PBT)- 550
have no college coursework (or have less than 15 credit hours from an accredited university).
have an equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale).
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) - 79, TOEFL (PBT)- 550
Tuition
USD
27,641