Plan and conduct food service or Nutrition and Dietetics program at The University of New Mexico to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease.
Nutrition and Dietetics, B.Sc.
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Overview
Dietetics may supervise the activities of a department providing quantity food services, counseling individuals, or conducting nutritional research. They help to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications.
Major areas of practice include clinical, community, management, and consultant dietetics. Dietitians and nutritionists need at least a bachelor’s degree. Students interested in research, advanced clinical positions, or public health may need an advanced degree.
The Nutrition and Dietetics program at The University of New Mexico is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of New Mexico Didactic Program in Dietetics is to prepare graduates to successfully enter an ACEND Accredited Dietetic Internship, graduate program, or a professional career in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 124 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses Included- Methods in Nutrition Education
- Management in Dietetics
- Energy Nutrients in Human Nutrition
- Microbiology tor Health Sciences and Non-Majors
- Organic Chemistry
English Language Requirements
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68The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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6The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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520The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks.
General Requirements
- Following graduation, students will need additional training via a dietetic internship to become eligible for status as a registered dietitian. Contact the program office for information on the UNM Dietetic Internship.
- In order to be competitive for a dietetic internship, it is recommended that undergraduate students maintain a minimum GPA of 3.4 and have work experience in an area related to nutrition and dietetics.
Tuition Fee
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928 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 928 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months. -
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In-State Applies to you
269 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 269 USD per credit and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Albuquerque
- 870 - 1360 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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