Overview

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics program is to promote health by preparing graduates for: supervised practice (leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam for dietitian nutritionists), graduate school, and/or a career in the health sciences.

Careers

Many RDNs workplaces, particularly those In medical and healthcare settings, require that an individual be credentialed as an RDN.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work in:

Hospitals, HMO's or other health-care facilities, educating patients about nutrition and administering medical nutrition therapy as part of the health-care team. They may also manage the foodservice operations in these settings, as well as in schools, day-care centers and correctional facilities, over-seeing everything from food purchasing and preparation to managing staff.
Sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs, educating clients about the connection between food, fitness and health.
Food and nutrition-related business and industries, working in communications, consumer affairs, public relations, marketing, product development or consulting with chefs in restaurants and culinary schools.
Private practice, working under contract with health-care or food companies, or in their own business. RDNs may provide services to foodservice or restaurant managers, food vendors and distributors or athletes, nursing home residents or company employees.
Community and public health settings, teaching, monitoring and advising the public and helping improve their quality of life through healthy eating habits.
Universities and medical centers, teaching physician’s assistants, nurses, dietetics students, dentists and others the sophisticated science of foods and nutrition.
Research areas in food and pharmaceutical companies, universities and hospitals directing or conducting experiments to answer critical nutrition questions and find alternative foods or nutrition recommendations for the public.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology for Health Professional
Nutrition and Wellness
Human Biochemistry
Community Nutrition
Sports Nutrition
Body Diversity and Health
Life Cycle Nutrition
Nutrition and Metabolism
Vitamins and Minerals
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics 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

A non-refundable application fee or fee waiver.
Your application should include your high school or secondary school records, including results from culminating or leaving examinations.
Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) or the American College Test (ACT) will be required, along with an essay and a letter of recommendation.

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

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Out-of-State

36610 USD / year

≈ 36610 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16814 USD / year

≈ 16814 USD / year

Additional Details

New England Regional Program: $29,158 per year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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