Overview

The Dietetics and Food Administration - Nutrition and Dietetics option at California State University Long Beach:

Key Facts

Also known as the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), this option fulfills the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) academic requirements to prepare students to become an entry-level registered dietitian nutritionist (known as RD or RDN).
The study is concentrated in the areas of nutritional science, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, nutrition education, food science, food production, and management of foodservice operations, chemistry, physiology, plus a variety of supporting coursework in related disciplines.

Nutritional Science:

This concentration prepares students for careers in research, public health, and industry, or serves as a useful science degree while preparing to enter other medical professions (pre-med, physician assistant, etc).
Study is concentrated in biology, chemistry, nutritional science, and selected electives.

Careers

Both degree options prepare students for diverse and rewarding careers. Nutrition and Dietetics offers a diverse and exciting array of opportunities in both public and private sectors, such as:

Providing nutrition-related patient care in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities
Supervising and/or providing education to the public through community nutrition programs
Overseeing large and small-scale foodservice operations (hotel, military, corporate, prison, catering)
Supervising and planning feeding programs in school and child care settings
Offering consultation for professional or collegiate athletes in sports nutrition programs
Conducting research to inform new discoveries in nutritional science and health
Writing and developing nutrition-related media for educational websites, publishers, or media companies
Managing corporate wellness programs
Offering nutrition counseling through private practice
Working as a nutrition content expert for consulting firms
Educating future nutrition professionals in university settings through teaching and mentoring
Working in non-profit health promotion agencies
Regulation of health and food policy in local, state, or federal government settings
A variety of opportunities in business/industry (food companies, medical technology, pharmaceuticals, etc.)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Physiology
Biological Chemistry
Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory
General Microbiology for Health Professionals
Social and Cultural Aspects of Food and Health
Nutrition through the Life Cycle
Food Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements with a grade of C or higher prior to high school graduation.
Graduate from high school by the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment.
All transcripts from all institutions attended
SAT/ACT scores

Graduates of California high schools and other California residents:

2.5 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,200 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors. (Be aware this is higher than the minimum for CSU system-wide eligibility.)

Other non-California residents:

3.0 GPA or greater in college preparatory subjects, AND 3,500 minimum “CSULB Index” to be considered, for non-STEM major
a 3,600 minimum “STEM Index” for STEM majors.

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

18972 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18972 USD per year during 48 months.
National

9499 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9499 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

3225 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3225 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Long Beach

1400 - 2000 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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