MTSU鈥檚 Nutrition and Food Science Major, Dietetics Concentration (aka Didactic Program in Dietetics or DPD) has been preparing graduates to become competitive registered dietitians/registered dietitian nutritionists (RD/RDNs) for more than 50 years. Graduates have a significantly higher match rate of 100% than the national rate of 77% (average for last three years) for obtaining competitive spots in post-baccalaureate dietetic internships.
Dietetics students have fun learning in and out of the classroom by:
Creating their own healthy recipes in our food science lab
Meeting the cows at MTSU鈥檚 Dairy Farm
Coaching others on making nutritious food decisions to improve their health
Practicing medical nutrition therapy in the University鈥檚 high-fidelity simulation lab
Careers
Nutrition and Dietetics is a highly versatile profession. MTSU鈥檚 degree will provide you with the academic foundation to pursue your dreams and help lead you down many fascinating career paths. What an exciting time to choose a career in nutrition and dietetics!
Dietitians are a trusted source for evidence-based nutrition information. You will find them working in:
Corporate wellness programs
Diabetes clinics
Extension
Grocery stores
Hospitals
Journalism
Private practice
Public health clinics
Restaurants
Schools from elementary to universities
Sports nutrition programs
Employers of MTSU alumni include:
Davita Dialysis Clinic
Fresenius Kidney Care
Halcyon Health
Health at Apple
Middle Tennessee State University
Morrison Management Specialists
Nashville Nutrition Partners
National HealthCare Corporation
Noom
Nutrition-In-Sight, LLC
Philadelphia Phillies
ShareCare, Inc.
The Hope Clinic
The Kroger Little Clinic
TouchPoint Support Services
True Course Nutrition
TrustPoint Hospital
TwelveStone Health Partners
VA Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Expected July, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Academic Classroom Building 340,
MURFREESBORO,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Students must have official high school or university transcripts and it must be mailed directly from your high school or university to MTSU.
English proficiency scores: IELTS score of 5.5 or above; TOEFL iBT score of 61 or above (Computer-based 173 or above or paper-based 500 or above; TOEFL Essential at 6.5 level; Duolingo English Test with a score of 85 or above; iTEP score of 3.5 or above; The ELS completion certificate of level 110.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
