About Human Nutrition And Foods (acend Accredited Track), B.s. in University of Houston
The A.C.E.N.D. - Accredited Track of the Human Nutrition and Foods program at The University of Houston is currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (A.N.D.), 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995 (Phone: 800/877-1600). Upon completion of this degree, also called the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), students are eligible to apply for entry into a supervised practice program which will make them eligible to take the Registration Examination for dietitians. At the undergraduate level, this degree emphasizes the knowledge and skills essential for competent entry-level dietetics practice.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed 12th with 55% marks, Second Division
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 79
University of Houston Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Year of Establishment |
1927 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Total Enrollment |
46,324 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
22:1 |
Cost of Attendance
The following is the expected cost of attendance at the university for overseas students:
In-state Students
| Expense |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| Tuition and fees |
$9,221 |
$9,372 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,338 |
$1,338 |
| Living costs |
$13,420 |
$13,420 |
Out-of-State Students
| Expense |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
| Tuition and fees |
$21,749 |
$18,748 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,338 |
$1,338 |
| Living costs |
$13,420 |
$13,420 |
