Health Education and Promotion

College of Science and Health
Nutrition and Dietetics

What is Nutrition and Dietetics?

At Benedictine University, we have over 40 years of demonstrated excellence in Nutrition. Founded in the sciences, our accredited Nutrition and Dietetics program (DPD) excels in areas of medical nutrition, wellness, and community health. To best prepare you for your career path, we immerse you in authentic experiences, including case studies, nutrition assessment, counseling, labs, and professional mentoring. Additional experiential opportunities include our study abroad nutrition course, research with faculty, and hands-on practice at worksites.

Our BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program meets national certification requirements, as those who complete the program have the opportunity to sit for the national exam to earn the credential DTR (Dietetic Technician, Registered).

As an undergraduate, in your senior year you are eligible to take 5000-level graduate courses in nutrition and public health.

Why Study Nutrition and Dietetics at Benedictine University?

Our DPD is one of six programs in Northern Illinois that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students completing the DPD degree program are eligible to apply for acceptance into accredited Dietetic Internship programs.

After successful completion of the accredited Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics, you are eligible to take the Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) exam.

The undergraduate nutrition major provides a solid knowledge base for those who plan to enter Medical or Chiropractic Schools or pursue graduate school in Nutrition, Nursing, Exercise Physiology, or other allied health programs.

Successful completion of the combined Master / Dietetic Internship program qualifies one to sit for the registration examination to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). We offer a Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition and Dietetics. Students must have completed a DPD to apply to these combined Master / Dietetic Internship programs.

The BenU Didactic Program in Dietetics boasts a 100% Dietetic Internship placement match rate for the past 9 years. Our 5-year (2019-2023) exam pass rate is 100% for the Dietetic Technician Registered exam. Our 3-year (2022-2024) exam pass rate is 88.46% for the Registration Examination for Dieticians.

Nutrition and Dietetics, BS – Lisle

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Student Testimonial

hristina Tasevski

Hristina Tasevski, RDN, LDN

Clinical Outpatient Dietitian at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center

“I would describe the BenU nutrition program as intellectually rich and stimulating. I joined the program because it is one of the strongest in the state of Illinois. BenU’s degree in dietetics provided me with the foundation that helped me match to my dietetic internship at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital; embark on my career as a clinical outpatient dietitian at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center; and start making a difference in people’s lives.”