Dietetics Pathway

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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Shape The World Through Food

In the University of Wyoming's Dietetics Pathway under the B.S. in Human Nutrition and Food, you'll dive into the science of nutrition while gaining real-world experience in our teaching kitchen, food labs and community programs. From exploring how diet impacts health and performance to addressing issues like food insecurity and chronic disease, you'll learn how to make tangible differences in people's lives. With small classes, supportive faculty and a 100% internship placement rate, our program sets you up for success!

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This program is currently offered in
the following locations:

Laramie Campus

About the Undergraduate Dietetics Program

The B.S. in Human Nutrition and Food - Dietetics Pathway at UW blends science, health and hands-on experiences to prepare students for impactful careers in a variety of settings as a nutrition professional. As a dietetics student, you'll study how food influences wellness and disease, gain practical skills and apply your knowledge through community-based learning. Our graduates are prepared to tackle pressing nutrition concerns in the country, including food insecurity, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other nutrition-related chronic diseases.

 

The Dietetics Pathway program prepares students for our Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (GPND), which is a required program for those who wish to take the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) exam.

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While all human nutrition and food students are admitted into the dietetics pathway, they can opt out if they find the program is not a good fit.

 

Our program boasts a 100% internship placement rate, far exceeding the national average of 60-70%. Thanks to the University of Wyoming and the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences' extensive network of partners and affiliates, students get the opportunity to gain real-world experiences in the dietetics program. From hospitals and clinics to community wellness programs and food service operations, our students get to benefit from learning in a professional setting.

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Undergraduate Dietetics Program Highlights

Experiential Learning & Spaces

Hands-on learning is the heart of our program. From day one, students are applying classroom knowledge in our teaching kitchen, nutrition labs and community settings. Courses like Scientific Study of Food and Experimental Foods give you the opportunity to experiment with ingredients, explore the science behind food and conduct sensory analyses and focus groups. Many of our undergraduate students also assist with faculty research or teaching. 

 

Students majoring in human nutrition and food can apply for department scholarships after their first semester in the program. The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences proudly awards generous annual scholarships to support outstanding students and their academic goals.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Our students learn from faculty who bring both professional expertise and research excellence to the classroom. Dietetics Program Director Jeff Gilis, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2013, has expertise in clinical, community and sport nutrition settings, offering his students valuable insight into real-world dietetics practice. Other faculty members contribute to a wide range of specialties ranging from eating behaviors and food product development to picky eating, health disparities and the impact of nutrition on wellness.

Meet Our Faculty

Our program prepares you for success in supervised learning and professional practice. Undergraduate students build a strong foundation for future rotations in clinical, community and food service settings, working collaboratively with peers and faculty who guide that development. Our department also maintains strong ties with alumni and professionals in the field, regularly hosting guest speakers and networking panels that connect current students with practicing dietitians and nutrition experts.

 

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What can you do with a dietetics degree?

While the dietetics pathway prepares you for our Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (GPND), as well as the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) exam, it also lays the groundwork for students wanting to work in clinical, community and food service industries. The nutrition profession is a growing field with opportunities in hospitals, medical and community clinics, public health, sports, corporate wellness, public and private schools, food service settings and sustainable agriculture.

What makes the dietetics pathway program unique is that it is intentionally designed to prepare and funnel students into the University of Wyoming’s Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (GPND) and ultimately toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Unlike many external graduate programs, UW’s pathway meets required accreditation standards and coursework needed for RDN exam eligibility, making it a relatively uncommon and highly streamlined option.

Here is a just a small sampling of where you could work as a dietetics student:

  • Nutrition Program Managers for the VA Hospital in Los Angeles and Martinsburg (VA)
  • Nutrition Coordinators for state health departments
  • Research Scientists at UNC-Chapel Hill and Chobani
  • Clinical Dietitians for medical facilities across the country
  • Public Health Nutritionists
  • Veteran’s and children’s hospitals

Many of our graduates go on to serve not only the Laramie community, but Wyoming as a whole. We encourage dietetics students to get involved with the local community to further their learning. Here are just a few local business our students and graduates have worked at:

“UW's FCSC department has one of the most supporting, tightknit and diverse departments I've experienced on campus! Everyone is so kind and uplifting and has backgrounds and expertise in a wide range of different areas.”

- Family & Consumer Sciences Graduate

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