Nutrition and Dietetics Undergraduate Program

Top 10 reasons to study nutrition and dietetics at Missouri State:

1. Fully accredited program through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), with award winning faculty recognized for teaching and advising excellence
2. Strong science-based curriculum that includes Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy with a cadaver lab, Physiology, Metabolism, Microbiology, and Genetics
3. Equal opportunity for clinical, community and food service courses including a 2-semester medical nutrition therapy sequence, Sports Nutrition, Food Science, Food and Culture, and international service learning opportunities
4. Emphasis of the university's Public Affairs Mission: ethical leadership, community engagement, and cultural competency
5. Low student to faculty ratios
6. All Faculty are licensed Registered Dietitians/Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
7. Affordability of Nutrition and Dietetics program at MSU, along with affordable cost of living in the Springfield, MO region
8. Internship match rate is 96%, with many students receiving their first choice
9. First-year pass rate on the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian is above 90%
10. MSU provides student resources to ensure success such as: the BEAR Claw (tutoring), Career Center, Study Away programs, undergraduate research and much more!

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With an education rooted in science and community experiences you will be able to better help others understand the importance a healthy diet and good nutrition play in our everyday lives.