Bachelor of Nutrition and Foods at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#711

Study Nutrition and Foods at Drexel University, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 26, 2026.

About Bachelor of Nutrition and Foods

The Nutrition and Foods curriculum emphasizes the relationship between food, food choices, nutrient metabolism, and preventive and therapeutic nutrition to meet the health and nutrient needs of individuals and groups. The BS in Nutrition and Foods requires four years of study and the completion of at least 182.0 credits. The curriculum is designed to provide a sound basis for careers in many areas of food, nutrition, and dietetics including wellness and disease prevention, the food industry, foodservice, and clinical practice. The study of the biochemical nature of nutrients and foods, their interaction with the environment, and their eventual metabolic fate is a strong career path for more research-minded students or those going on to graduate school in the health professions.

Accreditation

The Department of Nutrition Sciences at Drexel University currently has two programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at both the bachelor's and the master's degree levels, and a Future Graduate (FG) Education Model program at the master's degree level. See "Paths to Becoming a Registered Dietitian" below for more information about the options for becoming a Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

To meet the changing requirements for entry to the profession of dietetics at the master's degree level, Drexel's bachelor's level DPD program will end in September 2023. Therefore, students entering the program in 2021 need to complete an FG program or a master's level DPD and dietetic internship before being eligible to sit for the registration exam. Drexel BS in Nutrition and Foods students who meet minimum GPA requirements are eligible to continue into the department's BS to MS Bridge program, earning both the BS and MS degrees and meeting eligibility to sit for the RDN exam in just five years. Applicants may apply into the Bridge when they complete their application for admission to the BS or may opt to enroll in the Bridge at the end of their second year in the BS. Alternatively, students may apply into the MS in Human Nutrition Plus Partner Dietetic Internship during their final year in the BS. This program allows students to complete an MS in one year at Drexel, followed by a dietetic internship at a partner program.

Paths to Becoming a Registered Dietitian

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, most of whom are RD/RDNs (Note that the "RD" and "RDN" credential are the same credential). The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics included the "RDN" to reflect that "all registered dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are registered dietitians." In addition, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states that adding the word "nutritionist" to the RD credential allows for a broader notion of wellness. Students entering higher education in 2021 to become an RD/RDN can follow one of the following pathways:

Didactic Program in Dietetics and Accredited Dietetic Internship:

Minimum of a bachelor's degree with coursework approved by ACEND. Coursework typically includes nutrition and food sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, community nutrition, nutrition counseling, basic and quantity food preparation, food service systems management, and medical nutrition therapy. NOTE: As of January 1, 2024, the minimum of a master's degree will be required to sit for the RDN exam.
An accredited, supervised practice program, also called a dietetic internship (DI) or Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (IPP), at healthcare facilities, community agencies, and in food service operations. The internship must provide a minimum of 1200 hours of hands-on training.
Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Future Graduate Model:

Bachelor's degree in any discipline including coursework in the following areas as prerequisites to a graduate degree in nutrition: nutrition, chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, biology, psychology, and statistics
Graduate-level program that integrates experiential learning with coursework in the classroom including nutrition and food sciences, community nutrition, nutrition through the life cycle, food service systems management, and medical nutrition therapy
Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

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For more information, visit the College's Nutrition Sciences webpage.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Nutrition and Foods at Drexel University

Entry Requirements

Current High School Students

Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

High School Graduates

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Nutrition and Foods at Drexel University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Nutrition and Foods at Drexel University

1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

2. Read the Application Instructions

Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

First-Year Instructions
First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
Transfer Instructions
International Gateway Program Instructions
Part-Time Instructions
Readmission Instructions

3. Complete Your Application

We accept the following applications:

First-Year Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

Common Application

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Full-Time Transfer Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

Drexel University's Admission Application

Common Application

Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

Part-Time Applicants

Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

5. Check Your Application Status

After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.

Bachelor of Nutrition and Foods at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia