Program Details
Advance your career with this online nutrition degree. A non-degree program, the curriculum is designed for those who already have a bachelor’s degree but want to complete their Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) requirements to obtain their DPD Verification Statement, which is required to enter into the Dietetic Internship. Completing this program is the first step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
Dietetics combines physical and social sciences in order to address modern nutrition and health issues. Courses cover the high-tech science of applying knowledge of food and nutrition to improve and maintain good health.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
School Accreditation & Licensing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Requires prerequisites in chemistry