Overview

Human Ecology - Dietetics from University of Maryland Eastern Shore aims to provide an engaging learning environment that fosters a desire for improving the quality of life for diverse communities and prepares students for supervised practice, leading to eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

Careers

Program graduates who receive a Verification Statement are eligible to apply to an ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship program and sit for the Dietetic Technician Registration (DTR) exam. Upon successful completion of a Dietetic Internship, students are qualified to take the national Dietetic Registration Exam to become a Registered Dietitian and apply for state licensure where applicable. Registered Dietitians are employed by industry, public health services, hospitals and medical centers, food and nutrition services, communications, and other local, state, national and international agencies in research and educational programs.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy & Physio + Lab

Organic Chem + Lab

Contemporary Speech

Scientific Principles of Food

Psychology

Applied Food Service Sanitation

Elementary Statistics

Professional Development

Nutrition Ed & Counseling

Essentials of Nutrition Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maryland City, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Ecology View 456 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed admissions application with a non-refundable $35.00 application fee in U.S. dollars.

An official evaluation of all academic records (credential evaluation) from SPANTRAN. Please request a course-by-course evaluation including a grade point average (GPA).

Official scores to confirm English proficiency

An official copy of the test results from taking either the SAT I or ACT.

A certificate of finance along with a bank statement bank or scholarship letter, no more than six months old

Letters of recommendation (Optional)

A personal statement (Optional)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16796 USD / year

≈ 16796 USD / year
Out-of-State

16796 USD / year

≈ 16796 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5750 USD / year

≈ 5750 USD / year

Additional Details

Eastern Shore region rate - 8,400 USD per year

Living costs

Maryland City

United States

1610 - 2727 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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