Nutritional Science and Diet Technology Degree

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Promote health and wellness with a career in nutrition.

NSCC’s Nutritional Science and Diet Technology two-year associate degree program prepares students to become Dietetic Technicians. Learn how to analyze nutrient intake data, plan menus, create special diets and calculate nutritional supplements. Dietetic Technicians work as nutritional consultants or research assistants, or in partnership with a registered dietitian in a variety of settings including health care, food service, community health programs and outreach, wellness organizations, and food service businesses.

An associate degree in Nutritional Science and Diet Technology from NSCC can lead to careers in these areas:

Clinical Dietetics
Food and Nutrition Management
Public Health Nutrition
Education and Research
Consultant/Private Practice
Related Health Professionals
Business and Industry
International Food Organizations
Public Policy/Government

Next Steps

Admissions

Orientation Packet

Alternative Credentials

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Achievement and Outcomes

Student Learner Outcomes

Guided Pathway Sheet

Get in touch

If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.

If you have program advising related questions, please contact nutrition@northshore.edu or call 781-477-2215.

Program Requirements

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Accreditation

North Shore Community College is an accredited public institute of higher education where all are welcome and each is challenged. NSCC is accredited by NECHE, the New England Commission of Higher Education.