Program Description

The Nutrition and Dietetics majors is for individuals who enjoy science and who believe that proper nutrition is a key aspect of health and well-being. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are qualified healthcare professionals trained to deliver evidence-based nutrition information and medical nutrition therapy to patients and to the public. The Nutrition and Dietetics major at the University of Delaware is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Completion of a post-undergraduate accredited dietetic internship is the next step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

AREAS OF STUDY

• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Nutrition in the Lifespan
• Nutrition and Overweight/Obesity Prevention/Management
• Nutrition Counseling
• Community Nutrition

CAREER OPTIONS

• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Sports Nutrition
• Public Health
• Medical school/Physician Assistant
• Private Practice

Admission Requirements

• A GPA of 3.0 required in year 12th

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• $500 enrollment deposit
• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $58,292