Lead the Future of Nutrition & Dietetics at UNF
The University of North Florida’s Nutrition and Dietetics programs offer a dynamic and student-centered education that prepares future leaders in the field. With both on-campus and flexible hybrid learning opportunities, our programs are designed to meet the needs of aspiring nutrition professionals across Florida and beyond.
Our experienced faculty combine evidence-based instruction with a strong emphasis on community impact and clinical practice. UNF is proud to report a 100% employment rate for Nutrition and Dietetics graduate students actively seeking in-field positions—a testament to the program’s quality, support and reputation in the healthcare community.
Why Choose a Career in Nutrition & Dietetics?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Nutrition professionals make a tangible difference by helping people prevent disease, manage conditions and live healthier lives through food.
- Strong Job Outlook: With growing awareness of the link between diet and chronic illness, there’s a steady demand for registered dietitians in clinical, community, and wellness settings.
- Diverse Career Paths: From working in hospitals and sports nutrition to food industry consulting or school systems—this field offers a wide range of options to match your interests.
- Science + Human Connection: If you enjoy both science and working directly with people, N&D offers a meaningful blend of both—translating complex nutrition science into personalized guidance.
- Real-World Preparation: Graduates gain hands-on experience in trusted clinical sites like Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health and UF Health Jacksonville—often leading to job offers post-graduation.
- Licensure and Recognition: Registered Dietitians are the only nationally recognized nutrition experts—earning respect across healthcare teams.
I chose UNF's program because of the flexibility of being available online, it upholds a reputation for having some of the best and most prominent professors in the field, and offers numerous resources to help aid its students in being successful.
~Alice Sanchez, MS, 2020
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics: Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) is a rigorous science-based program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), the accrediting body of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This program is designed for students to pursue the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and earn a Verification Statement required to complete a dietetic internship. All upper-level coursework can be completed entirely online.
Delivery: Fully Online at the Upper Level
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 52
Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
Enrolling in UNF’s Didactic Program in Dietetics was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The fully online upper-level courses made it easy to balance my job and education, while building a strong foundation in nutrition science and dietetics. Whether you're starting your journey toward becoming a registered dietitian or looking to strengthen your knowledge in the field, this program equips you with the tools and support to succeed in a variety of nutrition and healthcare settings.
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The University of North Florida’s Nutrition and Dietetics B.S. – Community Nutrition and Food Concentration prepares students for careers in nutrition education, food sustainability, wellness, and the food industry. Rooted in evidence-based learning and real-world experience, the program also qualifies graduates to take the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) exam, a valuable credential in food service. This concentration is a smart pathway for students planning to pursue OT, PT, PA, or other health-related graduate programs.
Delivery: Campus-Based
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 488
Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
The Community Nutrition and Food concentration at UNF was the perfect foundation for my path to PA school. It deepened my understanding of nutrition's role in overall health while allowing me to complete key prerequisites.
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The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is designed for those students who wish to emphasize the application of advanced nutrition knowledge in clinical or community-based health programs. This program has a fully online Professional Studies concentration.
Delivery: Fully Online
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 30
Starts: Fall, Spring, SummerNotice for Fall 2025
Beginning Fall 2025, UNF is suspending the use of the State Employee Waiver for non-state funded programs, which include the Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietetic Professional Studies, MS, and the Nursing: Post-MSN DNP. Students enrolled prior to Fall 2025 may continue to use the state employee waiver provided they remain continuously enrolled until degree completion. For additional information, please contact UNF Online.
The MS in Dietetic Professional Studies at UNF gave me the flexibility to advance my career while balancing work and family life. The fully online format, paired with real-world application of advanced nutrition knowledge, prepared me to lead impactful clinical and community-based health initiatives.
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The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics: Integrated Graduate Nutrition is a cohort program designed for students who have a nutrition/dietetics or a non-nutrition related undergraduate degree and can be completed in twenty months. Students will participate in online didactic coursework with 1,000 hours of onsite supervised experiential learning in a competency-based curriculum that can be completed in the student’s city of residence. The curriculum prepares students to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Delivery: Fully Online
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 39
Starts: Fall
UNF’s Integrated Graduate Nutrition Program was exactly what I needed to take the next step in my career. The support from faculty and the ability to complete my supervised practice hours close to home made the journey feel manageable and meaningful. I felt confident and prepared walking into the RDN exam.
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The Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) is a doctoral program with an emphasis on global health leadership and advanced evidence-based management of healthcare facilities and institutions. The DHA is considered an applied doctorate, which focuses on taking the evidence available in clinical, organizational, and policy areas and using it to directly solve complex problems in healthcare.
Delivery: Primarily Online
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 30
Starts: Fall onlyProgram of Study
The DHA program at UNF is the perfect blend of academic rigor and practical application. The hybrid format allows me to balance work with advanced studies in global health leadership. The program's focus on solving real-world healthcare challenges has prepared me for top-tier leadership roles and the opportunity to teach the next generation of health administrators.
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The UNF graduate interprofessional Certificate in Health Informatics introduces students to an exciting field of study that is at the intersection of information technology, healthcare, and information management. The objective of this 12-credit certificate is to expose students to modern healthcare IT, including data acquisition and analysis, clinical systems design, decision support, interoperability, artificial intelligence, and health information regulations. It focuses specifically on the electronic health record and how data are acquired, interpreted, shared, stored, and retrieved accurately and seamlessly in support of patient care.
Program of Study
Delivery: Fully Online
Term: Traditional. 16 weeks
Credit Hours: 48
Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
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