Drexel University

The human nutrition major prepares students to participate in health care’s efforts to prevent or manage illness or chronic disease in individuals or groups through adequate nutrition. This major also encompasses nutrition science — the application of the principles of biochemistry, physiology, and biology to human nutritional needs. The major includes two tracks: the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) track leading to a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) career and the nutrition sciences track leading to work in research or industry. Applicants to the program should specify their preferred track. Graduate study in human nutrition is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Students are admitted only in the fall or winter terms. Students in the DPD track are required to complete a comprehensive exam at the end of the first year of study and have the option to complete a research thesis. Students in the Nutrition Sciences track are required to complete a research thesis. In addition to the core curriculum, students select specialty courses relating to their major as well as electives.