Rhode Island Nutrition Programs & Online Degrees

Johnson & Wales University-Providence offers a B.S. in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition, an ACEND-accredited program designed to prepare students for careers as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. This campus-based program uniquely blends scientific coursework with hands-on culinary labs, emphasizing nutrition care plans and sensory evaluation. Students will explore biology, chemistry, and nutrition, alongside a comprehensive university core curriculum. Ideal for those passionate about health and nutrition, it provides a strong foundation for graduate studies and professional certification. Requires ACT/SAT.

• ACEND-accredited program.
• Prepares for RDN certification.
• Combines science and culinary labs.
• Focus on nutrition care plans.
• Hands-on sensory evaluation.
• Career opportunities in healthcare.
• Includes food service and sports nutrition.
• Requires biology and chemistry courses.
• University core curriculum included.
• Financial aid options available.

The online Master of Science in Nutrition at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is tailored for individuals with a nutrition or dietetics background. This 30-credit program delves into advanced nutrition topics, evidence-based practice, and practical applications, covering macronutrients, micronutrients, and nutrition for health, wellness, and athletic performance. While it prepares graduates for careers in nutritional science and dietetics, it does not meet ACEND's requirements for RD credentialing. No GRE Required.

• 30-credit online program
• Focus on advanced nutrition topics
• Evidence-based practice emphasis
• Covers macronutrients and micronutrients
• Nutrition for health and wellness
• Nutrition for athletic performance
• Clinical nutrition focus
• Prepares for careers in nutrition science
• Requires undergraduate degree in nutrition
• Does not meet RD credentialing requirements

Johnson & Wales University-Providence's Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics is a 16-month hybrid program combining online coursework with hands-on practice. It prepares students for RDN credentialing with over 1,000 hours of supervised experiential learning in diverse healthcare settings. Focusing on medical nutrition therapy and evidence-based strategies, the program offers merit scholarships up to $4,000 annually. Requires GRE.

• 16-month full-time master's program
• 1,000+ hours supervised learning
• Hybrid online and campus format
• Prepares for RDN credentialing exam
• Merit scholarship up to $4,000
• Interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration
• 48-54 total credit hours
• Experienced industry faculty
• Multiple healthcare practice areas

University of Rhode Island's B.S. in Nutrition provides a robust academic pathway for aspiring nutrition professionals, blending rigorous scientific training with comprehensive public health perspectives. The program strategically integrates advanced coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry, creating a holistic educational experience. Students develop critical skills in nutritional assessment, health intervention strategies, and evidence-based dietary practices. The curriculum's 120-credit structure emphasizes practical knowledge and theoretical foundations, preparing graduates for diverse career opportunities in dietetics, healthcare, wellness consulting, and potential advanced academic pursuits. Maintaining a competitive 3.0 GPA demonstrates the program's commitment to academic excellence and professional standards.

• 120 credits to graduate.
• 3.0 GPA required.
• Campus-based program.
• Includes anatomy and physiology.
• Focus on public health.
• Science and chemistry courses.
• Specialized nutrition studies.
• Prepares for dietetics careers.
• Strong academic record needed.
• General education included.