Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics 48 months Undergraduate Programme By James Madison University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Science in dietetics is the first step toward registration as a dietitian. The Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is a national credential that requires completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), a Dietetic Internship (DI) and successful completion of the national registration examination. The program in dietetics gives the student a wide view of dietetics careers including clinical dietetics, administrative dietetics, community dietetics, food service, education and research. Goals The goals of the Department of Health Sciences are to: Promote the health and well-being of the JMU community. Support the General Education program. Educate health professionals. Provide service to the community, the state, the region and the nation. Conduct, disseminate and publish research/scholarship in health sciences. Career Opportunities Athletic Trainer Registered Dietitian Health Administrator Health Assessment and Promotion Specialist Health Fitness Specialist Occupational Therapist (Graduate Program) Physician Assistant (Graduate Program) Public Health Educator Substance Abuse Prevention Professional.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Science in dietetics is the first step toward registration as a dietitian. The Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is a national credential that requires completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), a Dietetic Internship (DI) and successful completion of the national registration examination. The program in dietetics gives the student a wide view of dietetics careers including clinical dietetics, administrative dietetics, community dietetics, food service, education and research. Goals The goals of the Department of Health Sciences are to: Promote the health and well-being of the JMU community. Support the General Education program. Educate health professionals. Provide service to the community, the state, the region and the nation. Conduct, disseminate and publish research/scholarship in health sciences. Career Opportunities Athletic Trainer Registered Dietitian Health Administrator Health Assessment and Promotion Specialist Health Fitness Specialist Occupational Therapist (Graduate Program) Physician Assistant (Graduate Program) Public Health Educator Substance Abuse Prevention Professional.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
Applicants can have the grade equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: PBT (Paper Based TOEFL): 550.

48 Months
Jan-2000

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0 USD

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