About Nutrition Science
Discover how nutrition supports lifelong health and disease prevention.
You will explore how food and nutrients impact the body and overall wellbeing while building the knowledge and skills needed for a career in dietetics. Our accelerated 4+1 pathway offers early entry into Viterbo’s Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics program, allowing you to earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees and complete the professional practice required to become a registered dietitian in just five years—one year faster than most programs.
Program Highlights:
- State-of-the-art nutrition assessment technology, Simulation Lab, and food science labs
- Cost effective and time efficient master's option (4+1 program)
- Includes 1,152 ACEND-accredited professional practice hours, also called a dietetic coordinated internship, which is required to be eligible to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians
- Clinical coordinator who locates all professional practice sites personalized to your areas of interest
- 87% first time RD Exam pass rate (compared to 66% national first time RD Exam pass rate)
- Personalized guidance from seasoned faculty
- Global opportunity to study abroad in Spain
Available Degrees
Careers in nutrition and dietetics
Common career paths
- Clinical Nutrition
- Corporate Wellness
- Maternal Child Health (WIC Clinics)
- Sports/performance Nutrition
- Nutrition Counseling
- Eating Disorder Counseling
- Private Practice
- Pharmaceutical/nutraceutical Companies
- Food Service Director
- Community/Public Health
- Nutrition Professor
- Nutrition Researcher
State-of-the-art nutrition assessment, simulation, and food science labs
Opportunity to emphasize in sports nutrition
87% first time RD Exam pass rate compared to 66% national first time RD Exam pass rate
Why study this program at Viterbo?
(4+1 program)
Cost-Effective and Time Efficient Master’s Option in Community Medical Dietetics
Qualified students can receive guaranteed early entry into Viterbo’s Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics program. The program includes 1,152 ACEND-accredited professional practice hours required to become eligible for the Registration Examination for Dietitians.
State-of-the-art nutrition assessment technology, Simulation Lab, and Food Science Labs
Students gain hands-on experience with nutrition assessment equipment in the Simulation Lab, building confidence in clinical skills before working with real patients. In our Food Science Labs, they learn to prepare healthy, affordable meals—an essential skill for teaching others to make nutritious choices.
Professional Experience and Global Opportunities
Viterbo’s clinical coordinator helps place students at professional practice sites tailored to their interests. Past students have gained experience with professional sports organizations, such as the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, or studied abroad in Spain while working with professional athletes.
Ready to get started?
