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Foods and Nutrition

Degree Type
  • Bachelor of Science
Location
  • Main Campus in Radford, VA
Format
  • In-Person

Overview

Our program offers a close-knit environment with registered dietitian nutritionists teaching upper-division classes. The Foods and Nutrition, B.S. is designed to prepare students for supervised practice leading to eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN).

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Why Study Foods and Nutrition at Radford?

  • A close-knit environment where you’ll get to know the faculty
  • Personal attention with a low faculty-student ratio
  • Focus on nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy

Careers and Internships

Career options for RDNs include:

  • Wellness
  • Disease prevention
  • Medical nutrition therapy settings
  • Additional career paths include:
  • Healthcare
  • Food service
  • Management
  • Public health
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Business and Industry

Learn more about the career outlook for Nutrition and Dietetics.

Opportunities for Foods and Nutrition Students at Radford

Students are encouraged to participate in the Nutrition and Dietetics student organization, SAND.

  • 100% placement rate for competitive dietetic internships

  • 100% of students applying to graduate school are accepted

  • 84% first-time pass rate for the RDN exam

Get the Preparation You Need for Your Future Career

The depth of undergraduate coursework in medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling is unique. Our program includes required field experience to strengthen preparation for graduate-level supervised practice and expose students to viable career paths and potential employers.

students in lab

“One of the best aspects of the Foods and Nutrition program is the one-on-one interactions I have with my classmates. My academic experience has created quality bonds with my professors, too. I really get to know them and see how passionate they are about the field of dietetics and it shows in how they present information in my courses.”

Megan Jordon
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Ready to Study at Radford?

We want to get to know you better and we are excited that you are ready to take your next step and learn more about us. We are here to help you and look forward to working with you during your college search process.