Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition science studies how what we eat affects human health; dietetics is the profession that applies this knowledge to patients and communities. Courses in nutrition, anatomy and health build on a foundation in biology and chemistry.
HealthWhat do graduates do?
- Clinical dietitian
- Community nutrition
- Research
- Industry
- Health communications
First year and core courses
Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.
Before you apply
To become a dietitian you need a programme that meets the country's registration rules. In the US, after Boston University's dietetics track you must also complete a master's and supervised practice before you can sit the registration exam. King's College London's bachelor's is called Nutritional Sciences and focuses on nutrition science.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
9 schools in 8 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
USA
Boston UniversityNutrition (Dietetics Track) · BostonBoston UniversityNutrition, Dietetics track · BostonPenn State UniversityNutritional Sciences
United Kingdom
King's College LondonNutritional Sciences BSc · LondonKing's College LondonNutritional Sciences · London
Canada
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityNutrition and Food · Toronto
Ireland
University College DublinHuman Nutrition · Dublin
Hungary
University of PécsBSc in Dietetics · Pécs
Poland
Vistula UniversityDietetics · Warsaw
Australia
University of SydneyNutrition Science · Sydney
Malta
University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences · MsidaWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 1 December 2026
International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.
- November 2026
Check from the university's list which documents show that your high school diploma gives the right to apply to university in Türkiye, and whether you need a Polish sworn translation.
- November 2026
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
Let’s build your school list for Nutrition and Dietetics together
- We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
- We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
- We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
- We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: November 2026.
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