Overview

The Nutrition Science from North Central College will prepare students for supervised practice programs, graduate programs that lead to careers as registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), or entry-level positions in fields related to health promotion, food service and the food industry. Students may also choose to use the nutrition science major to prepare for graduate nutrition programs or other graduate programs in healthcare or science. The demand for nutrition professionals is increasing in many sectors, as awareness grows of the importance of food and nutrition for health and wellness in the wider population.

The Nutrition Science DPD curriculum provides both informational and experiential learning with a goal of developing knowledge, skills and behaviors important in the rapidly changing field of nutrition and dietetics. More broadly, a North Central education integrates career preparation with rich academic study. Our faculty encourages you to refine and apply your knowledge in an interconnected world. Here you'll learn to think independently and work globally to solve problems and lead personally and in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

The Nutrition Science DPD program at North Central provides:

A minimum of 200 - 300 hours of hands-on experience to help you:
- practice nutrition counseling
- develop health promotion campaigns
- explore sustainable food/gardening practices
- develop food service management skills
- be competitive when applying for jobs or graduate school
Opportunities for undergraduate research
Small class size with committed faculty involvement
Face-to-face classes with little to no distance learning requirements in major courses

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Systems and Health
Life Cycle Nutrition
Nutrition and Metabolism
Food Science Principles
Community Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Home students: You may apply for admission throughout the year, although it is encouraged you do so in the fall of your senior year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Because we look at each application on an individual basis, we encourage you to contact your admission counselor to discuss your individual circumstances. While not required, you may wish to submit additional information such as:

Test Scores

Test-optional FAQ
SAT, North Central College code: 1555
ACT, North Central College code: 1096
Classic Learning Test, accepted in lieu of the SAT and ACT for students applying to Shimer Great Books School

Optional information we will consider:Supplemental Documents

Writing samples
Letters of recommendation
Documentation of extenuating circumstances

Tuition Fee

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International

45446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45446 USD per year during 48 months.
National

45446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45446 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

45446 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45446 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Abbeville

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nutrition Science.

Available Scholarships

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