Graduate Dietetics Prerequisites

Prerequisite Courses for Graduate Dietetics Programs

Are you a post-baccalaureate student preparing to apply to a graduate-level dietetics program?

The Nutrition and Foods Program at Mt. SAC offers prerequisite coursework to help you prepare for admission to a graduate-level dietetics program.

Courses Offered

- NF 20: Principles of Foods
  
  C-ID NUTR 120
  
  NF 20 introduces the scientific principles of food preparation and provides hands-on experience in the food laboratory. Topics include food composition, ingredient functions, food safety, preparation techniques, and the physical and chemical changes that occur during cooking.
- NF 25: Introduction to Nutrition Science
  
  C-ID NUTR 110
  
  NF 25 provides an introduction to the scientific study of nutrition. Topics include nutrients, digestion and metabolism, energy balance, health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and nutrition throughout the life cycle.

Join Our Nutrition and Foods Community

Many post-baccalaureate students take Nutrition and Foods courses at Mt. SAC while preparing to enter graduate-level dietetics programs. Our courses provide an affordable and accessible way to complete required or recommended prerequisites while building a strong foundation in nutrition and food science. We welcome post-baccalaureate students and invite you to join us at Mt. San Antonio College.

Because admission requirements vary by institution, students should confirm course prerequisites and equivalencies directly with the dietetics program to which they plan to apply. Use the ACEND Accredited Programs Directory to find information about graduate-level dietetics programs, including contact information.