Undergraduate Degrees
BS in Dietetics or Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Our Bachelor of Science in Dietetics degree equips students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) with two program track options, both accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. Following the completion of a BS and MS, graduates are eligible and prepared for a dietetic internship which makes them eligible to sit for the Commission on Dietetic Registration national registry exam to earn the credential RDN.
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Our Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition degree provides a foundational knowledge of how diet and physical activity play a role in improving and preventing disease, thus preparing students for further study in nutritional sciences and health-related fields. Most graduates go on to study medicine, dentistry, physician assistant studies, osteopathic medicine, optometry, pharmacy or physical therapy.
Undergraduate Certificates
For undergraduates looking for further specialization, we offer a certificate in Food Systems and Hunger Studies and a certificate in Nutrition for Human Performance.
Coursework
Review the DHN Course Bulletin to learn more about the classes you will take to earn your BS in Dietetics or Human Nutrition
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Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
204 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-3800