About Bs In Nutrition And Dietetics: Concentration In Dietetics And Nutrition Science in San Francisco State University

The Nutrition and Dietetics program prepares students for careers in clinical dietetics, foodservice systems management, and nutrition education in hospitals, communities, industry, or government agencies. Two concentrations are offered:

1. Dietetics & Nutrition Science
2. Foods & Community Nutrition

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics is an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) and meets the Accreditation Standards of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will articulate an understanding of food safety, management, and business theories as they apply to foodservice systems.
2. Students will analyze the impact of public policy, multidisciplinary teams, and healthcare systems on nutrition practice.
3. Students will use scientific research, current information technologies, and critical thinking skills to support evidence-based practice in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
4. Students will engage in professional communication skills such as counseling techniques, oral presentations, and written documentation to effectively meet the needs of diverse populations.
5. Students use the Nutrition Care Process to enhance the nutritional status and quality of life of diverse individuals, groups, and populations throughout the lifecycle.
6. Students will demonstrate competency in required biological and physical science courses to create a foundation for upper-division curricula and future professional practice.
7. Students will identify and evaluate issues of social responsibility, the Sescope of practice, professional behavior and expectations, and Code of Ethics.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must be qualified to enter a university in their home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school.

English language requirements

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

                 Paper-based Test (PBT): 500
                 Computer-based Test (CBT): 173
                 Internet-based Test (IBT): 61

•  IELTS (International English Testing System)

                  Minimum Overall Score 6.0

• Pearson Test of English (PTE)

                   Score of at least 50.

San Francisco State University Cost of Attendance

• Tuition, books and supplies, accommodation and board, transportation, and incidental fees are all included in the cost of studying in the United States.
• The cost of attendance for a full-time undergraduate student living on campus is listed below:

The university has a set tuition charge, as well as other costs, and the undergraduate full-time tuition fee and cost of attendance are as follows:

The graduate students cost of attendance will be:-