Overview

Grand Valley State University's bachelor of science program is unique in that it embeds professional practicum experiences in food service, community, and clinical nutrition with didactic studies of food culture, nutrigenomics, and sustainability.

Why Study Applied Food and Nutrition at Grand Valley?

The Applied Food and Nutrition program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics as a Didactic Program in Dietetics, making graduates eligible for further study in accredited internship and graduate programs leading to eligibility to be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).
AF&N graduates are eligible to be credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR).
The program at Grand Valley State University provides approximately 400 hours of supervised practice experience consisting of community learning, simulation and internship experiences.
Opportunities for quality improvement studies and involvement in faculty-led research, as well as collaborative projects.
Use of the culinary and food laboratory for advanced food management classes and the simulation center for clinical practice.

Programme Structure

Coursework:

Anatomy and physiology
Biology
Chemistry
Medical nutrition therapy
Food management and service
Nutrition education and counseling
Health and interpersonal communication
Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Allendale, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Professional Goals (1-2 pages): Why have you chosen AFN as a major? What are your career goals? (attach to application)
Two Recommendations are required from employment/volunteer supervisor or academic instructor/advisor (use the specific form linked above)
Resume (attach to application)
Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
Verification of Course Completion

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Out-of-State

22770 USD / year

≈ 22770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16122 USD / year

≈ 16122 USD / year

Living costs

Allendale

United States

1000 - 1500 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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