Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Pepperdine University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science

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 major of Nutritional Science exists to prepare students to integrate and apply scientific principles of food, nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, management, and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain the health of the public. Program Goal 1: The Nutritional Science DPD program will provide the student with the knowledge requirements of didactic education in dietetics for successful participation in dietetic internships and/or post-baccalaureate programs; passing the registration examination for entry-level dietitians; continued lifelong learning; and productive future careers in nutrition, public health and dietetics. Program Objectives for Goal 1: 1.1 Over a 5-year period, the pass rate for graduates taking the exam for the first time will be at least 80%. (2008 ERAS CADE required outcome) 1.2 Over a 5-year period, 70% or more of graduates who sought employment in dietetics will be employed within 3 months of program completion. (2008 ERAS CADE-required outcome) 1.3 Over a 5-year period, 60% of DPD graduates will apply to supervised practice programs the academic year they complete the program will be completed. (2008 ERAS CADE-required outcome) 1.4100% of graduates will be examined and passed by a mock registration exam. 1.5 By middle of senior year in program, 100% of students will have received instruction specifically about graduate school choices in nutrition, dietetics, or foodservice. 1.6 DPD will comply with the Standards in Education as outlined by CADE (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education), now ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) of the ADA (American Dietetic Association), now AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). 1.790% of the DPD students will be accepted into an ACEND accredited dietetic internship. 1.8100% of DPD students will create and maintain a student and academic portfolio. 1.970% of DPD graduates will rate their preparation for the dietetic internship experiences as satisfactory. 1.1080% of employers of DPD graduates will rate the student's preparation as satisfactory.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The major of Nutritional Science exists to prepare students to integrate and apply scientific principles of food, nutrition, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, management, and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain the health of the public. Program Goal 1: The Nutritional Science DPD program will provide the student with the knowledge requirements of didactic education in dietetics for successful participation in dietetic internships and/or post-baccalaureate programs; passing the registration examination for entry-level dietitians; continued lifelong learning; and productive future careers in nutrition, public health and dietetics. Program Objectives for Goal 1: 1.1 Over a 5-year period, the pass rate for graduates taking the exam for the first time will be at least 80%. (2008 ERAS CADE required outcome) 1.2 Over a 5-year period, 70% or more of graduates who sought employment in dietetics will be employed within 3 months of program completion. (2008 ERAS CADE-required outcome) 1.3 Over a 5-year period, 60% of DPD graduates will apply to supervised practice programs the academic year they complete the program will be completed. (2008 ERAS CADE-required outcome) 1.4100% of graduates will be examined and passed by a mock registration exam. 1.5 By middle of senior year in program, 100% of students will have received instruction specifically about graduate school choices in nutrition, dietetics, or foodservice. 1.6 DPD will comply with the Standards in Education as outlined by CADE (Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education), now ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) of the ADA (American Dietetic Association), now AND (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). 1.790% of the DPD students will be accepted into an ACEND accredited dietetic internship. 1.8100% of DPD students will create and maintain a student and academic portfolio. 1.970% of DPD graduates will rate their preparation for the dietetic internship experiences as satisfactory. 1.1080% of employers of DPD graduates will rate the student's preparation as satisfactory.

Admission Requirements

6+

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