Overview
Nutrition and Dietetics at Messiah College
Nutrition and dietetics students participate in service learning opportunities in the community, as well as hands-on experiences in on campus labs. Our nutrition and dietetics graduates are well prepared to compete for positions in ACEND-accredited dietetic internships or graduate school, or to obtain jobs as public health nutrition counselors, dietetic technicians or food service managers.
Career options
As a graduate of the nutrition and dietetics program, you will be equipped to:
- Provide nutrition education in wellness settings such as fitness centers, food banks and community health programs
- Assist with the management of food service operations in health care facilities, restaurants or schools
- Assist registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in providing medical nutrition therapy in hospitals and nursing homes
- Pursue graduate education in nutrition education or public health
- Apply to ACEND-accredited dietetic internships (required in order to become a registered dietitian-nutritionist)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Concepts of Conditioning
- Principles of Management
- General Chemistry
- Nutrition and Dietetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
123 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Health Sciences View 2457 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited senior high school or the equivalent. Course units from grades nine through twelve should include the following:
- 4 units in academic English
- at least 2 units (preferably 3 or more) in academic mathematics
- at least 2 units (preferably 3 or more) in academic natural science
- 2 or more units in academic social studies
- 2 or more units in foreign language
- 4 units in additional electives.
Tuition Fee
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International
38550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38550 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
38550 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 38550 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Mechanicsburg
1000 - 1500 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.
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