Nutrition & Dietetics

Combine cutting edge science with tasty foods to help understand how diet affects health, and how it can be improved.

Why Nutrition & Dietetics at Andrews

Got a passion for good food and health science? We’ve got the degree for you. We offer four Bachelor degrees to get you started on your ideal career, whether it be dietetics or a career in the medical field.

Each of our degrees emphasizes preventive health and vegetarian nutrition. There is a great demand for graduates with this training. We teach what you need to know!

Our Dietetics Program (DP) prepares you for a dietetic internship and to pass the comprehensive exam. You'll complete 200 hours of relevant volunteer work, as well as a portfolio prior to graduation.

Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Accreditation assures you’re receiving a top-notch education that has met certain requirements.

Research is showing the impact of diet and physical activity on health. The world needs professionals like you, who will be educated in dietetics, nutrition science, health and fitness.

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Careers in Nutrition & Dietetics

Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director Clinical Dietitian Community/Public Health Dietitian Pediatric Dietitian Food Service Director Nutrition Research Scientist Food/Nutrition Journalist Sports Dietitian Professor Private Practice Corportate Wellness Director

Health science careers are in demand. An Andrews degree is the starting point to your success as a healthcare dietician, doctor, fitness consultant, dentist, sports nutritionist, registered dietitian or nutrition consultant. A nutrition science degree also paves the way to graduate school if you want a job requiring a higher degree.

Annual Salaries

Dietitians and Nutritionists

$55,240

(Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012–13 edition)

Successful Andrews Alumni

Hospital Administrator

Adventist Health Systems

Senior Research Nutritionist

Northwest University

Associate Editor

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

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Come join us, and see just how much fun a degree in Nutrition & Dietetics can be!

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From internship opportunities to portfolio requirements, our program will prepare you for your ideal health science career. You will enjoy classes like Food Science, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Nutrition & Metabolism. You will also learn about dietary factors associated with major chronic diseases, food service management, nutrition related to biochemical metabolism and much more!

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