Program Overview

Dietetics B.S. Program

The B.S. in Dietetics prepares students for a career as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, where they will help people meet their nutritional needs through diet counseling and nutrition support, with the overall goals of improving health and preventing disease throughout the lifespan.

Accreditation

The B.S. Dietetics program provides the academic coursework (Didactic Program in Dietetics, or DPD) outlined by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. The DPD at the University of Rhode Island is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Program Details

• The program offers an optional bachelor's to master's in five years.
• The curriculum is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• The program focuses on improving health and preventing disease throughout the lifespan through diet counseling and nutrition support.