BS in Nutrition and Dietetics

Simmons University - Kaplan International

Simmons University's Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics degree is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and fulfills the didactic portion of the training to become a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN).The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics degree at Simmons University prepares students to be advocates for healthy lifestyles through a firm scientific understanding of food and the human body and how the two interact.Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of health in every stage of life. It is a field that integrates natural and social sciences for health promotion and disease management.

Graduating with a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics can help you advance to the next stage of training (graduate degree and supervised practice) to be eligible to sit for the national credentialing Registered Dietitian examination. The degree also provides graduates with an excellent foundation to enter other careers in science and health. Our graduates have gone on to work not only in nutrition, but also research, policy, sports and wellness, and science communications.

Department of Nutrition