Dietetics FAQ
The questions prospective Dietetics students ask us most.
What will I study, and how much coursework is required?
Your coursework spans communications, physical and biological sciences, social sciences, research, food, nutrition, management and health care systems. For the full picture:
- Dietetics curriculum
- Dietetics fact sheet
What can I do with this major?
Graduates who complete the program requirements are eligible to apply for a supervised practice program, also called a dietetic internship. Dietetic internship graduates are then eligible to take the national registration examination to become a registered dietitian nutritionist.
What is a registered dietitian nutritionist?
Registered dietitian nutritionists are food and nutrition experts who have met the criteria to earn the RDN credential.
How do I apply for this major?
Admission follows the University of Memphis admission criteria and application process. On the application, your major is Health Studies with a concentration in Dietetics.
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Still have questions?
Mary Catherine Schallert, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND
Program Coordinator
mcclark1@memphis.edu