Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Dietetics] From University of Kentucky

What you'll study:

You will become a food and nutrition expert by way of a core curriculum of dietetics and nutritional science related courses along with complementing coursework in chemistry, biology, physiology, business, sociology, and psychology.         

The Bachelor of Science in prepares students to be recognized as nutrition experts in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, community organizations, and food systems.  Graduates of this program are prepared to apply for an accredited supervised practice program (or dietetic internship) in order to become eligible to sit for the Commision on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national registry exam to earn the credential Registered Dietitian (RDN).

The Dietetics program offers two options for earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Dietetics:

• Option A:  Didactic Program - complete academic coursework needed for for a supervised practice/dietetic internship.

• Option B:  Coordinated Program - complete academic coursework AND supervised practice experience before earning a degree (selective admissions).

We grow careers:

A career in dietetics puts you on the forefront of promoting health and wellness through education and in disease prevention.  UK’s program is a nationally accredited program and prepares students for an internship that leaders to the Registered Dietitian (RDN) status.  

RDN graduates function as entry-level professionals with opportunities to practice in:

• Medical Nutrition Therapy

• Community Dietetics

• Food Systems Management

• Business and Entrepreneurship

• Nutrition/Product Research

• Nutrition Counseling