{"id":44,"date":"2017-11-09T10:17:03","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T15:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/nfs-draft\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-03-03T10:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:53:14","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/nutrition\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to the Department of Nutrition! We offer two Bachelor’s degrees and several graduate degrees to prepare or further your career in Nutrition.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GRADUATE PROGRAMS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR Doctoral PROGRAM<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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150<\/span>Undergraduate Students<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
20-30<\/span>Graduate
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13<\/span>Full-time Faculty and Instructors<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
3<\/span>Outreach
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For an overview of the Nutrition and Dietetics undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree programs, view our “Meet a Major” video.<\/p>\n\n\n

Meet a Major: Nutrition & Dietetics<\/h1><\/div>
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Undergraduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nutrition<\/h2>

Apply training in Nutrition to prepare for a range of careers in health.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n
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Accelerated Bachelor\u2018s of Science (B.S.) to Master\u2018s of Science (M.S.) 4+1 Program<\/h2>

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<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dietetics<\/h2>

Apply training in Dietetics to prepare for a career as a Registered Dietitian\/Nutritionist (RDN).<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n
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Minor in Nutrition<\/h2>

Supplement your degree with coursework in nutrition.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Graduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dietetics <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We offer two accredited graduate programs for students interested in becoming Registered Dietitians. One is\u00a0100% online and the other is on campus in Kingston, RI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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M.S. in Dietetics (Online)<\/h2>

A 100% online master\u2019s degree combined with supervised experiential learning through the Sodexo Dietetic Internship to become a Registered Dietitian.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Graduate Dietetics Future Education Model<\/h2>

Become a Registered Dietitian by combining a Dietetic Internship with a M.S. degree.
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Nutrition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Master\u2019s of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition<\/h2>

Master\u2019s thesis program leading to a variety of health care careers, or to doctoral study<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Doctoral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Health Sciences with a specialization in Nutrition<\/h2>

Health Sciences is a rapidly changing and evolving discipline, requiring highly trained, critical thinkers to solve some of society\u2019s most important health-related problems.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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