Students who choose to pursue Pitt’s Dietitian Nutritionist Program degree are ahead of the game! In 2024, all Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists (RDNs) entering the field will be required to have a masters level degree to enter the profession. The program is a competency-based educational program that integrates experiential learning with didactic coursework to enable students to demonstrate the higher level of competence that will be needed for future practice as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Interested students will apply in the Spring Term of each year to begin the program as juniors or graduate students in Fall Term. For incoming Pitt freshmen, a guaranteed admit will be available to enable students to complete the BS/MS degree in 5-years by following the recommended course schedule.

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The Dietitian Nutritionist Program, housed within the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, is an accelerated BS/MS graduate degree program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) as a Future Education Model Graduate Degree Program. The competency-based educational program that integrates experiential learning with didactic coursework affording graduates a strong foundation in medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition, and food service. Students may apply for a specialty rotation option that provides an immersive experience in a specialty practice area.