Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are food and nutrition experts who apply evidence-based information about diet and nutrition to contribute to the optimal health and wellness of individuals and the population. At Iowa State, you'll gain the knowledge you need in the classroom and put it to work in hands-on, real-world settings throughout your education. Our comprehensive undergraduate and graduate (RD2B track) programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Dietetics
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Undergraduate Program
Start your dietetics journey at Iowa State! Our Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) will prepare you for a career in the field of dietetics. You'll graduate from an accredited program with your verification statement - and you'll be ready to take the next step toward becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
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RD2B Graduate Track
Want to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)? Then this is the track for you. Our RD2B track in the Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics program is for graduates from either a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) or those in the process of completing a DPD who want to become an RDN. This is an online, distance, non-thesis graduate program that meets CDR's RDN exam eligibility requirements.
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RDN Graduate Track
The RDN track of the Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics program is for current Registered Dietitian Nutritionists who want to earn a master’s degree in an online, non-thesis graduate program.