Durham,
NH,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Didactic Program in Dietetics in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
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Durham United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,500
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
To become a registered dietitian, you must complete several steps: obtaining a bachelor's degree, finishing an accredited dietetics education program, completing an approved internship, and passing the national certification exam. The UNH DPD graduate certificate program caters to those who already hold a bachelor's degree but need the required DPD verification for internship eligibility. The program covers nutritional biochemistry, community and clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, and includes hands-on training. Additionally, the curriculum addresses important nutrition topics and guides students through the digital dietetic internship application process.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent as a precondition for applying to any of our graduate programs. In some cases, you may also need a master’s degree or its equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree with GPA >= 3.0. Completion of prerequisite courses within the past 10 years with a combined GPA >= 3.2.
English Language Score:
Minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Computer-based): 213; TOEFL (Internet-based): 80; IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5; TOEFL ITP (Institution Administered): On case-by-case basis; TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): On case-by-case basis; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission: Fall: July 1; Spring: Dec. 1; Summer: May 1.
Tuition
USD
28,500