Dietetics and Nutrition - Nutrition Science, BS
Public Health and Social Work
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The nutrition science track emphasizes the study of the basic sciences, biology and chemistry, and uses this foundation to build the nutrition science core curriculum. Students explore food, human physiology, metabolism and understand the complex relationship between nutrients/non-nutrients in foods, optimal health and disease.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Medical Scientist, Except Epidemiologists
- Health Specialist Teachers, Post secondary
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Farm and Home Management Advisors
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Wages & Employment Trends for Registered Dietitians:
| Florida Median income | $52,700 |
| Florida rate of growth | +13% |
| National Median wages | $55,200 |
| National Projected growth | +21% |
Source and more information: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1031.00
Contact Information
Joan A. Marn, M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N.
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics, and Clinical Instructor
Department of Dietetics & Nutrition
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street, AHC5 308
Miami, FL 33199
Main Office & Appointments: 305-348-2878
Fax: 305-348-1996
Email: jmarn@fiu.edu
http://stempel.fiu.edu/academics/dietetics-and-nutrition/advising/undergraduate-advising/index.html