Dietetics

Help others adopt a healthier lifestyle through diet and nutrition. our accredited undergraduate dietetics program is designed to provide a high-quality education with a christian perspective. take courses from a variety of disciplines to gain a holistic, practical knowledge of dietetics. learn about where food comes from, how its preparation affects its nutritional value and how it is processed by the human body. apply your skills in community service and engagement. study under passionate faculty who are dedicated to your growth and success. our program is known for its ability to prepare graduates for graduate study and careers in nutrition and dietetics. once you earn your degree, you could go on to join 100 percent of your peers who were placed into jobs in the field or accepted into graduate programs following completion of the program.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. with a top-tier university education on your resume, you’ll be in high demand, whether you choose to launch your career or begin graduate school. most of our programs have a placement rate of at least 90 percent within six months of graduation.

• Type: Mandatory

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Career paths dietitians and nutritionists dietitians and nutritionists are experts in the use of food and nutrition to promote health and manage disease. they advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related goal. health educators and community health workers health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. they develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.. medical and health services managers medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. they might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. medical and health services managers must direct changes that conform to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lipscomb University has partnerships with the following companies: