Academics

Welcome to the Department of Nutrition! We offer two Bachelor’s degrees and several graduate degrees to prepare or further your career in Nutrition.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR Doctoral PROGRAM
150Undergraduate Students
20-30Graduate
Students
13Full-time Faculty and Instructors
3Outreach
Specialists

For an overview of the Nutrition and Dietetics undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree programs, view our “Meet a Major” video.

Meet a Major: Nutrition & Dietetics

Department Logo

Undergraduate Programs

Nutrition students smiling while harvesting leafy vegetables

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nutrition

Apply training in Nutrition to prepare for a range of careers in health.

Explore
nutrition students measuring ingredients in a kitchen

Accelerated Bachelor‘s of Science (B.S.) to Master‘s of Science (M.S.) 4+1 Program

The Accelerated B.S. to M.S. 4+1 program in Nutrition allows you to complete the required coursework for both a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) and Master of Science degree (M.S.) while conducting research and writing a thesis with a major professor on an accelerated timeline of 5 years

Explore
rd-to-be

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics

Apply training in Dietetics to prepare for a career as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN).

Explore
two frying pans with chopped peppers and onions

Minor in Nutrition

Supplement your degree with coursework in nutrition.

Explore

Graduate Programs

Dietetics

We offer two accredited graduate programs for students interested in becoming Registered Dietitians. One is 100% online and the other is on campus in Kingston, RI.

M.S. in Dietetics (Online)

A 100% online master’s degree combined with supervised experiential learning through the Sodexo Dietetic Internship to become a Registered Dietitian.

Explore
kelsi teaching-web

Graduate Dietetics Future Education Model

Become a Registered Dietitian by combining a Dietetic Internship with a M.S. degree.
 

Explore

Nutrition

Master’s of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition

Master’s thesis program leading to a variety of health care careers, or to doctoral study

Explore

Doctoral

Screenshot

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Sciences with a specialization in Nutrition

Health Sciences is a rapidly changing and evolving discipline, requiring highly trained, critical thinkers to solve some of society’s most important health-related problems.

Learn More