Overview

Key facts

Students take core sequences of coursework in the areas of food management, food science, and nutrition founded on prerequisite courses in anatomy, behavioral and social sciences, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, management, and physiology. Course emphasis in the major is placed upon the composition, properties, quality, and safety of foods and food ingredients; the relationships of metabolism and utilization of nutrients in food by the human body to health and disease states; influences of exercise and fitness; the physiological basis for diet therapy; nutrition problems in the community; and organization, management and operation of food service facilities.

The Foods and Nutrition major offered by San Diego State University is planned for students interested in qualifying professionally for diverse careers in the fields of dietetics, food service management, and food industries. The accredited didactic program in dietetics allows students eligibility for membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and for post-baccalaureate dietetic internships/supervised practice or preprofessional practice programs. Students must be admitted to and complete satisfactorily a post-baccalaureate program and pass the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registration Examination prior to qualifying as registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN).

Professional careers in dietetics include administrative, public service, research, teaching, and therapeutic positions in clinics, hospitals, long-term care, schools, and other public and private organizations and institutions. Graduates may also qualify as food science technical specialists within food companies, governmental agencies, and laboratories; as food service managers; and as specialists in advertising, sales, or marketing of foods and nutritional products and services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition Facts

Cultural Aspects of Food and Nutrition

Science of Food

General Biology

World of Animals Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 482 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

Admission application through the Cal State Apply website (online)

Unofficial transcripts

Your Social Security Number, if you have one.

Your citizenship status.

Credit card. Application fees are due at the time of submission and are paid by credit card.

Annual income. If you are a dependent, then report your parents income. If you are independent, then report your income.

Your parent's employment background and two recommendations. This applies only if you are applying to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).

International

Completion of high school/secondary level

SAT/ACT Tests

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Tuition Fee

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International

13320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13320 USD per year during 48 months.
National

13320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13320 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9180 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9180 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for San Diego

1400 - 2455 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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