Why study dietetics at BGSU?
- Fast track to a degree. Complete your bachelor’s degree in dietetics in as few as four semesters.
- Flexibility. Our 100% online program is designed for working professionals. We offer three start dates a year.
- Expert faculty. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with talented faculty members who are outstanding teachers and scholars.
- Well-rounded curriculum. Coursework focuses on personal and professional skills with a focus on lifelong learning.
- Accredited program. The dietetics bachelor’s program has been fully granted full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Curriculum
The curriculum in the dietetics bachelor’s degree program includes courses in:
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Nutrition
- Food science
- Management and communication skills
Sample courses
- Nutritional Assessment and Counseling
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Experimental Foods
- Advanced Nutrition
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
How to become an RDN
To earn the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credential, you’ll need to complete an internship, hold a master’s degree and pass the national registration exam.
BGSU offers:
- An ACEND-accredited supervised practice program (dietetic internship) that is 100% online.
- A master’s of food and nutrition
Admission information
About 30 new students enter the undergraduate dietetics program each year at BGSU. Many receive financial aid. Students who already have a degree also can qualify for financial aid. Contact the dietetics program director for information and help in applying.
Learn more about our dietetics program, including its goals, mission and accreditation status. Program outcomes data are available upon request.
To be a student in the Online Dietetics Program, students will need:
- Access to a computer and reliable internet connection. Chromebooks are not recommended as they cannot run LockDown Browser, which is required for online testing.
- Access to a kitchen for lab courses. Students will complete lab assignments in their home environment.
- A mobile device or camera to take pictures of lab assignments which will be uploaded to our Learning Management System, Canvas.
- Basic computer skills to navigate and search the internet, utilize our Learning Management System, Canvas, library resources, and databases.
The Director of the Dietetics Program will meet with each candidate to evaluate previous coursework (from bachelor’s degree) and work experience (including foodservice certifications from the military and/or ServSafe) that may equate to the Food and Nutrition courses that are required for the Verification Statement.
For those who have an associate degree, the Director of the Dietetics Program will evaluate coursework for equivalency of Food and Nutrition courses. All other supporting courses to obtain a bachelor’s degree (e.g., BG Perspective and Science courses) will be evaluated through the University’s Office of Transfer Credit Evaluation.
Candidates for degrees in the College of Health and Human Services must complete a minimum of 120 undergraduate semester hours of coursework with a BGSU cumulative GPA of “C”, or 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. The College of Health and Human Services also requires all students to have proficiency in writing (“C” or better in GSW 1120). Students must also meet the BG Perspective requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor and consult their program check sheets for program-specific suggestions and requirements.
Please review the requirements for graduation and program completion. The number of credits needed to complete the program will vary based on how many credits you transfer. At least 30 credit hours must be completed at BGSU to earn your degree. Request an unofficial transfer credit estimate by emailing us. Our team will help you map out a personalized path to graduation.
For those who already have a bachelor’s degree, the Dietetics Program Director will work with you to determine the best course of study possible. Depending on the number of required courses you have already completed prior to admission will determine the time needed to earn the Verification Statement.
After graduation from BGSU with a B.S. in Dietetics, completion of an internship and successfully passing the national registration examination, you will be a registered dietitian, eligible for licensure in most states. The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master’s degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN).
BGSU does offer a 100% online dietetic internship and Master’s of Food and Nutrition (MFN) degree.
Student organizations
Membership in the Student Nutrition Association is open to all. Meetings are streamed on Zoom.
The purpose of the Student Nutrition Association is to:
- Promote an interest in the field of dietetics, nutrition and food
- Aid students in learning about professional opportunities
- Inform students of current issues within the field of food and nutrition
Students also are encouraged to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which automatically gives you membership in the Ohio Dietetic Association.
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BGSU is one of only a handful of universities in the nation — and the only one in Ohio — to earn the Quality Matters Online Learner Support certificate for all of our online programs. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing the critical support and academic services that online students need to succeed.
The online dietetics program is offered through the College of Health and Human Services.
Updated: 08/14/2026 03:02PM