Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
The University of Michigan School of Public Health's Nutritional Sciences program with a Dietetics focus aims to deliver structured graduate education and specialized training for careers in community health, clinical practice, research, academia, or private industry. Students can pursue Dietetics coursework alongside MPH, MS, or PhD degrees. This curriculum not only fulfills but surpasses the educational standards for professional dietitians. By completing both the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and Dietetic Internship (DI), graduates qualify for Registered Dietitian (RD) certification. The advanced Nutritional Sciences degrees (MPH, MS, or PhD) equip students with leadership abilities, analytical skills, and communication expertise to share reliable nutrition information and highlight nutrition's vital role in disease management, prevention, and overall health enhancement.