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Nutrition and Dietetics (BS)

Become a Certified Food Expert with a Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics!

A degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from ÌÇÐÄapp will prepare you to become a food and nutrition expert who can use evidence-based interventions to help people achieve their individual health goals. Registered dietitian nutritionists, or registered dietitians, are certified food and nutrition experts. Marywood's accredited undergraduate program in nutrition and dietetics will put you on the path to becoming an RDN. Nutrition and Dietetics is an in-demand field, due to the increased national focus on health and wellness, the aging population, and the increasing population of health-conscious people.

Why should you pursue a Nutrition and Dietetics degree from Marywood?

A Marywood education will prepare you for leadership and service in this ever-changing and rapidly growing field. Plus, you’ll find flexibility in the Nutrition and Dietetics programs at ÌÇÐÄapp, no matter which degree path you choose.

Marywood’s nutrition graduates have thrived due to the excellence of the program and the personalized attention it provides. Our faculty work with the students, getting to know them as individuals, and encouraging their growth in education, research, and service. We offer a challenging but supportive and nurturing environment that facilitates both professional and personal growth. Experiential learning opportunities and personalized guidance with the internship application process are also provided. Our Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) is actively engaged on-campus and in the surrounding community.

Program Highlights

Ranked Among the Best

Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.

DPD Traditional or Spanish Emphasis

ÌÇÐÄapp’s Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics offers a Bachelor of Science degree with Traditional or Spanish Emphasis tracks. This program prepares you for a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through a mix of hands-on experience and specialized coursework. The Spanish Emphasis track is perfect if you want to work in bilingual settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for a Dietetic Internship and take the RDN exam.

5-Year Program

This innovative, 5-year program is crafted to fast-track your success, offering a seamless blend of undergraduate and graduate education that culminates in both a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition.

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Marywood has been such a blessing to me. The professors get to know you. I went to a public university before coming here, and the difference is shocking. The professors, e...

Erikah Groninger '22

Top Career Paths

  • Nutritionist

  • Health Coach

  • Chef

  • Nutrition Assistant

Top Employers

  • Schools

  • Hospitals

  • Doctor's Offices

  • Health Companies

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Centers of Excellence

ÌÇÐÄapp hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Accreditation

ÌÇÐÄapp is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000

The Didactic Program, Internship Program, and Distance Internship Programs in the Nutrition and Dietetics department are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). / ADDRESS / 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. | Phone: (800) 877-1600