Overview

With the national and international concern for the effects of food and nutrition on health and wellness as well as disease, there are many career opportunities for the graduates of the Nutrition program of the University of Minnesota.

Tracks

Nutrition Studies: This is a popular and flexible track. You will take core courses in Nutrition, and you can enhance your studies with elective classes to add a minor or area of emphasis such as health science, public policy, sustainable nutrition/food systems, health and wellness, health education, business/entrepreneurial/management, government regulation, food safety, food-service management, culinary science, and more. This track is also popular for students who want to double major in Nutrition and another field.

Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD): This is an accredited program for students who want to become registered dietitians or nutritionists. DPD graduates are well prepared for many exciting careers and for entering other health science programs.

Nutritional Science: This track is geared toward students who want to pursue a graduate degree in a biology-related field or a professional degree in health fields such as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, research, and more. To prepare students for graduate programs, this track includes advanced science and math courses.

Recent grads are...

Clinical dieticians

Wellness coaches

Response & recall coordinators

Yoplait research & development technicians

Quality assurance & food safety coordinators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutrition

A Food Systems Approach to Cooking for Health and the Environment

Life Cycle Nutrition

Advanced Human Nutrition

Experimental Nutrition

Community Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences Food Sciences View 2640 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades (Required)

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fee

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International

36280 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36280 USD per year during 48 months.
National

35348 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35348 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16108 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16108 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Minneapolis

1130 - 2045 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nutrition.

Available Scholarships

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