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Master of Science in Human Nutrition
Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Track
45.0 Credits
The Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) provides the coursework that is required to become a Registered Dietitian. Students who want to become a Registered Dietitian must successfully complete coursework approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetics Association (ADA). Drexel University is one of the first universities in the country to offer the DPD program on the graduate level.
The M.S. in Human Nutrition with the DPD option is a full- or part-time program with courses offered in the evening. The program is 45 credits with a written comprehensive exam and may be completed in 2 years with full-time study.
After completing the M.S. in Human Nutrition, students participating in this program will also receive a Verification Statement which shows successful completion of the DPD.
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| Core courses | 21.0 Credits | |||
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| BIO 610 | Biochemistry of Metabolism | 3.0 | ||
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| BIO 641 | Data Analysis in the Biosciences | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 525 | Nutritional Assessment | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 530 | Macronutrient Metabolism | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 531 | Micronutrient Metabolism | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 601 | Research Methods in Human Nutrition | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 629 | Readings in Nutritional Science | 3.0 | ||
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| Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Requirements | 24.0 Credits | |||
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| FDSC 506 | Food Composition and Behavior | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 543 | Medical Nutrition Therapy I | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 544 | Medical Nutrition Therapy II | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 545 | Nutrition in Critical Care | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 546 | World Nutrition | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 630 | Nutritional Counseling | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS 690 | Community Nutrition | 3.0 | ||
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| NFS elective | 3.0 | |||
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