BS in Nutrition and Dietetics in the Philippines

The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program (BS-ND) is designed to equip the students with competencies and skills in three basic areas of nutrition: Hospital Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, and Food Service. Advances in these areas have increased the Dietician's role as a member of the health care team, and the program integrates students with the proper values and attitudes in the exercise of the profession.

Admission requirements for the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program in the Philippines

Must have the original and photocopy of the high school report card (form 138) Must have recommendation from High school principal and guidance counsellor Must have most recent medical and dental health record Must take and pass the college entrance examination Must have a copy of NSO certified birth certificate Must have a certificate of good moral character Must have a copy of the honourable dismissal Must have a copy of the high school diploma One 2x 2 copy of latest photo

Duration of the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program in the Philippines

The BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program takes 4 years to complete. Graduates of BS in Nutrition and Dietetics will undergo a post graduate internship which will last at least six months and will be held in hospitals, clinics or other nutrition and diet related institutions.

Subjects included in the BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program

Introduction to Dietetics Profession Introductory Human Physiology Sophomore English Rhetoric Advanced Human Nutrition Introduction to Psychology English in the Work Place Foodservice Management

Nutrition in the Life Cycle Basic Organic Chemistry Nutritional Biochemistry Principles of Chemistry Quantitative Analysis Community Nutrition Therapeutic Nutrition Project in Nutrition Food Microbiology Human Nutrition Food Processing General Biology Food Chemistry Food Analysis

Licensure examination required in order to practice as Registered Dieticians in the Philippines

A graduate of BS in Nutrition and Dietetics needs to pass the Licensure Examination for Nutritionist-Dieticians in order to practice the profession as registered Dieticians in the Philippines. The examination is given by the Board of Nutrition and Dietetics under the supervision of theProfessional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Requirements for the Licensure Examination for Dieticians

Must be a holder of a degree in BS in Nutrition and Dieticians with academic credits on required subjects from a university recognized by the Philippine government. Must have a copy of the Transcript of Records with Special order and date of graduation with remarks FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY Must not have any case filed or pending for moral turpitude in any court in the Philippines that involves moral turpitude Must have an original copy of community tax certificate (cedula) Must have a copy of the NSO authenticated birth certificate Must be of good health and sound mind Must be of good moral character Must be at least 21 years of Age Must be a Filipino Citizen

National Passing Rates of the Nutritionist-Dietitian Board Examination in the Philippines

2010 70% (476 out of 676 examinees) 2009 67% (429 out of 636 examinees) 2008 52% (273 out of 523 examinees) 2007 56% (320 out of 567 examinees)

Career opportunities for graduates of BS in Nutrition and Dietetics program in the Philippines

Hospital Nutritionist Nutritionist in Government and Public Organizations Private Diet & Nutrition Consultant Supervisor of health and wellness clinics Manager of food establishments Academician Researcher Clinician University of Santo Tomas read reviews >> read reviews >>

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