About Nutritional Sciences: Dietetics Emphasis in University of Arizona
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Biological & Biomedical Science
- Education & Human Development
- Health, Nutrition & Fitness
Be on the front lines of helping people live healthier, happier lives. Thanks to important new research in disease prevention, the field of nutrition is growing. The Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences is a science-heavy approach to nutritional therapies and human health and well-being. The program offers two areas of study. Students in the Dietetics emphasis take courses in medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, nutrition counseling and food service management. Students are eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietetic Technicians after graduating to earn the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered credential. Beginning January 1, 2024, students must have earned a master's degree in order to sit for the RDN exam.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Effectively communicate diet and nutrition information/knowledge to diverse populations
- Apply scientific evidence, best practices, and professional judgment when evaluating food- and nutrition-related problems
- Identify alterations in nutrition metabolism and its implications on health and disease
- Utilize food science and culinary principles in food preparation to recognize how knowledge of food can influence nutritional status.
Academic qualification equivalents
- The student must have passed high school
- Subject required: Maths, English, Laboratory Sciences, Social Sciences
- Admission is based on pre-computer science performance
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 70
- PTE: 53
University of Arizona Annual Cost to Attend
Arizona Resident Tuition - $10,710
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,171 |
| Other Fees |
$628 |
| Room and Board |
$13,164 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,430 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$29,103 |
Out of State Resident Tuition - $28,800
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,171 |
| Other Fees |
$628 |
| Room and Board |
$13,164 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,430 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$47,193 |
