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Dietetics explores how food and nutrition influence human health. This program teaches students to deliver nutritional guidance that enhances individuals' and families' wellness. It serves as the initial phase in pursuing a career as a registered dietitian, a professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and addresses dietary concerns. UNH provides a Didactic Program in Dietetics for aspiring dietitians. The ACEND-accredited curriculum delivers comprehensive training in nutrition, food science, dietetics, and management, combining hands-on lab work, clinical practice, and research collaborations with distinguished faculty. Participants may also join UNH-in-Italy, a study-abroad initiative examining connections between culinary traditions, sustainable farming, and food policy challenges. Graduates gain the qualifications needed for supervised practice toward CDR exam eligibility, advanced academic study, or nutrition roles not requiring RD certification.
Each student must have their official high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.
English Language Score:
Minimum TOEFL score is 80 (internet version), 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version); recommended minimum IELTS score is 6.5; recommend Duolingo score is 105 or higher.
Application Deadlines - Early Action (Fall) - November 15; Regular Decision (Fall) - February 1; Regular Decision (Spring) - October 15.