Overview

A degree in Food and Nutrition offered by Meredith College provides a strong knowledge base in the sciences, and develops communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills.

Students who successfully complete the food and nutrition program can apply for dietetic internships that provide supervised practice, enabling students to take the national professional examination to become a registered dietitian.

Graduates who want an alternate career path may pursue nutrition education, sales, food service management, public policy or health fields, and the local and sustainable food industry.

Careers

A food and nutrition degree prepares students for a wide array of potential careers as well as graduate study. Recent graduates are engaged in a range of professional and academic pursuits, including:

Graduate programs in nutrition, nursing, and sustainability

Clinical dietitians in hospitals and long-term care facilities

Hospital foodservice

School Nutrition Administrators

Public Health – Women, Infant, and Child Nutrition (WIC)

Private Practice/Consulting

Outpatient clinics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Food

Principles of Food Laboratory

Nutrition

Perspectives in Nutrition

Nutrition in Diverse Populations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 455 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete fully and return the Meredith College application for admission, along with the $40 application fee.

Have the appropriate school official(s) forward an official copy of the secondary-school record, complete with a listing of courses taken, grades obtained, credit received and rank in class; college or university transcript(s) if the student has taken any advanced work

If the student’s native language or primary language of instruction is English, take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of The College Board.

Send a school official recommendation and an academic teacher recommendation.

Students who are submitting university transcripts must also provide an independent course-by-course evaluation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47278 USD / year

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Out-of-State

47278 USD / year

≈ 47278 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

47278 USD / year

≈ 47278 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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