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Explore how graduates of our undergraduate degrees are prepared for careers in dietetics or a variety of other health professions.

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Explore food systems and evidence-based strategies to improve individual and community health with our graduate degree.

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Explore our fully online options including our Masters in Nutrition & Food Systems and our Graduate certificate in Applied Nutrition & Culinary Medicine

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Discover how you can get involved in student-led organizations on campus to gain leadership skills and experience.

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Education Abroad

Learn more about our opportunities to immerse yourself into other cultures to learn about global nutrition.

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The Campus Kitchen

Learn more about The Campus Kitchen at UK and support students in eliminating food insecurity and food waste.

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Visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships here to learn more about tuition and fees.

Scholarships

The Bridge Scholars Program is a new experiential learning opportunity for undergraduates funded by the USDA to promote hands on pre-professional and research experience. Scholars will have the opportunity to earn clinical shadowing hours as well as participate in a mentored research experience with one of 6 faculty mentors including dentist, dietitians, nurse practitioner, and physician. In addition, students will receive a $1,000 stipend and travel to a professional conference.

Visit the Bridge Scholars Program page to learn more.

The Breeding-Smith Edge Fellowship is presented annually to a student who is a part of the Accelerated Coordinated Program. A total of up to $4,000 is awarded to students with clearly demonstrated leadership skills and entrepreneurial potential.

To apply for this $4,000 award, complete the online Breeding-Smith Edge Fellowship application no later than 11:59 PM pm on May 1.

Visit our First-Year Scholarships page to learn more

Visit the Scholarship Library page to view even more financial awards and honors.

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Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

204 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-3800

DHN@UKY.EDU

Dr. Tammy Stephenson

DHN Department Chair

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Contact Information

Dr. Tammy J. Stephenson, PhD, FAND
Department Chair & Professor

202 Funkhouser Building Lexington, KY 40506-0054

+1 (859) 257-3800

tammy.stephenson@uky.edu