DIET:BS - Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition
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Specialized Admissions Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
Freshmen applicants must follow regular university admission procedures and upon admission declare their specific major in Dietetics and Nutrition. Students must complete the program prerequisite courses as part of their 60 credit hours of lower-division course work. To remain in the program, FIU undergraduates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. See Academic Progression Requirements for additional information.
Specialized Admissions Requirements for Transfer Students
Students seeking to transfer to FIU must follow regular University Transfer Student admission procedures.
Students are encouraged to complete all Common Prerequisite courses found in Program Requirements as part of their 60 credit hours of lower-division Associate of Arts coursework prior to transferring to FIU.
In order to declare a major in Dietetics and Nutrition, transfer students are evaluated on meeting the following requirements for admission:
(1) Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public institution or completion of FIU's University Core Curriculum;
(2) Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7;
(3) Grade of “C” or higher earned in the following courses
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*Indicates minimum prerequisite course completion for admission.
Academic Progression Requirements
Students are expected to make good progress towards completion of degree requirements based on critical indicators such as maintaining a minimum 2.7 GPA and earning grades of “C” or higher in all science prerequisites and core courses. If a student fails to meet a critical indicator, they will be required to meet with an academic advisor to discuss their eligibility to continue in the program. In cases where students are not making good progress, a change of major may be required. Advisors work to redirect students to more appropriate majors when critical indicators are not met.
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.
Didactic Program Students:
Didactic Program Students may take course and course in place of course/course and course/ course (does not apply to Nutrition Science Majors).
Didactic Program Students may take course in place of course.
Didactic Program Students may take course in place of course.
Nutrition Science Major Students:
Nutrition Science Major Students must also take course and course
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition: Dietetics Major (Didactic Program)
The Dietetics Major (Didactic Program in Dietetics) is intended for students interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). It prepares undergraduates with the academic foundation needed to be future practitioners in the field of dietetics. Students are prepared for careers in health promotion research, clinical nutrition, management of food and nutrition systems, as well as in the fostering of healthy lifestyles among the underserved populations.
Current accreditation information about the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) may be found on the department website. Upon successful completion of the DPD requirements, students are eligible to receive a Didactic Program Verification Statement signifying they have completed the requirements of a dietetics education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®).
Recommended Electives
Selected courses in: computer science, education, statistics, social work, health science, adult education, business, anthropology, sociology. These courses need to be discussed with an advisor before scheduling.
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition: Nutrition Science Major
The Nutrition Science Major emphasizes the basic sciences—biology and chemistry—and uses this foundation to build up to the nutrition science core curriculum. Students explore optimal health, disease states, human physiology, metabolism, as well as the complex relationship between nutrients/non-nutrients in foods. It provides a strong nutrition base for entry into professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, occupational or physical therapy, pharmaceutical sciences, physician assistant, registered nurse, among others.
*Labs for course and course are not required; however they are recommended.
Recommended Electives
Depending on the student’s career objectives, students should enroll in selected courses in: calculus, physics, computer science, education, statistics, social work, health science, psychology, business, anthropology, and sociology. These courses need to be discussed with an advisor before scheduling.
If the student is interested in a future career in the medical field, electives should be discussed with a pre-health advisor. The Pre-Health Advising office is located in DM 331A and can be contacted at (305) 348-0515 or preprofc@fiu.edu.
The combined BS/MS accelerated degree pathway provides an accelerated seamless course of study leading from the undergraduate freshman year to the conferral of the MS in Dietetics and Nutrition. The combined BS/MS accelerated degree pathway integrates undergraduate and graduate coursework. The BS in Dietetics and Nutrition (Nutrition Science Major) requires 120 credits. The MS in Dietetics and Nutrition is comprised of 37 credits. Ten graduate credits taken in the senior year of the baccalaureate program will count as elective credits toward the baccalaureate degree and toward course requirements for the master’s degree in dietetics and nutrition. Completion of the remaining 27 graduate credits to earn the master's degree may occur in three semesters following undergraduate graduation.
Retention in the pathway necessitates meeting the requirements of the bachelor’s and master’s courses and programs. In addition to the program requirements of the undergraduate nutrition science major, students are expected to complete the following 10 credits of graduate courses during their senior year:
To earn a BS and MS in Dietetics and Nutrition, students must meet the graduation requirements of both degree programs.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition (major: Nutrition Science) to Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition Accelerated Degree Pathway
Admission into the combined BS/MS accelerated degree pathway in Dietetics & Nutrition requires the following:
(1) Enrollment in the nutrition science major of the undergraduate dietetics and nutrition degree program.
(2) Completion of 75 credits in the bachelor's in dietetics and nutrition degree program and 15 credits in the major.
(3) Minimum overall GPA of 3.5.
(4) Two evaluation forms (preferably filled out by FIU Faculty).
(5) Statement of purpose (1 page double spaced) discussing interests in, and benefits of, the combined BS/MS accelerated degree pathway. Concepts to include, but not limited to, are why the BS/MS accelerated degree pathway was chosen, what interests you about the pathway, and how this pathway will advance career goals.
(6) Meet admission requirements for FIU's graduate school and the master’s program in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition.