Nutrition and Dietetics

BS

Why study Nutrition and Dietetics?

The University of Cincinnati Nutrition & Dietetics major provides a strong foundation in nutrition, food science, medical nutrition therapy, health promotion, and wellness. This top-ranked program blends science and behavioral studies, preparing you to become an expert in food, nutrition, and disease prevention and management.  

As a Nutrition & Dietetics student, you will have the opportunity to explore specialized areas of nutrition, including sports nutrition, community nutrition, and clinical dietetics, through coursework and experiential learning. The program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals and communities in achieving optimal health through evidence-based nutrition strategies.  

The Nutrition & Dietetics major is your first step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The curriculum meets the academic requirements for the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND). After completing your degree, you will be eligible to apply for an accredited dietetic internship. A master’s degree in any field is also required before taking the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become a RDN. Many states require additional licensure to practice. 

Join a top-tier Nutrition & Dietetics program that prepares you for a rewarding career in health care, sports nutrition, public health, food service management, community wellness, clinical dietetics and beyond. Credentialed RDNs can work with a variety of populations and individuals across the lifespan.  

Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Program at the University of Cincinnati 

The Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Program (ADN) offers a fast-track pathway to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and is exclusively available to students in the Nutrition & Dietetics major. This rigorous program allows you to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years, reducing the time typically required by one to two years.  

Students apply to the Accelerated Dietitian Nutritionist Program during their second year of undergraduate studies. The program integrates advanced coursework and a supervised practice internship, ensuring you gain the clinical, community, and food service experience required to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam and become a RDN.  

By choosing this highly competitive, ACEND-accredited pathway, you can accelerate your career and enter the workforce sooner, fully prepared for roles in health care, sports nutrition, public health, food service management, community wellness, and clinical dietetics.  

Admission Requirements

The University of Cincinnati has established academic success criteria for first-year applicants to bachelor's degree programs. All students are encouraged to apply. Please visit High School Student Admissions for more information about first-year student admission requirements.   

Nutrition & Dietetics professionals work in a variety of settings: 

  • Hospitals, 

  • Long-term care facilities 

  • Schools 

  • Athletic departments 

  • Supermarkets 

  • Private practice settings 

  • Eating disorder centers 

  • Academia 

  • Research 

  • Health departments 

  • Business corporations 

  • Health clubs 

  • The degree’s curriculum also fulfills prerequisite coursework for graduate education in almost any health-related professional program. 

Available credentials 

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) must complete the didactic coursework in dietetics (Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics), an accredited post-baccalaureate dietetic internship, master’s degree in any field, and pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam for RDNs. This credential enables the RDN to perform nutrition risk assessments and prescribe medical nutrition therapy to remediate or prevent disease. For those who choose to obtain the RDN credential, the average salary is about $72,000 and there are a variety of career options.  

Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) must complete the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics and then you can take the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam for NDTRs. This credential enables a NDTR to work in partnership with the RDN to screen, evaluate and educate patients on topics related to nutrition. 

Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM) can take the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers credentialing exam after completing the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics. This credential recognizes experts in managing dietary operations. 

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Application Deadlines

Application deadlines can be found at Admissions Deadlines. 

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

 

University of Cincinnati's didactic program in dietetics and coordinated program in dietetics are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190, Chicago, IL 60606-6995, (800) 877-1600 ext. 5400. 

Contact Information

CAHS Admissions
Health Sciences Building
3225 Eden Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45267
(513) 558-0236
cahs.admissions@uc.edu

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Program Code: 35BAC-DIET-BS