Can you become a dietitian with a non-nutrition degree? What can you do after a nutrition degree?

[@ashleyfitzgerald6945]

I went back to school to become an RD after getting my first degree as a teacher. I had to take all the science prereqs but it only took a year and a half to do that in addition to some basic nutrition courses so not bad at all. I’m doing the masters coordinated program now. Currently one year down and one year left! Definitely was worth going back to school!

[@amandavsevilla]

that's so great! just like my co worker :) i hope it's all going well for you!

[@ashleyfitzgerald6945]

Owen Han I completed the program online at Eastern Michigan University. I had to complete some of the prerequisite with them, and some I could do at my community college. I also took about 2 to 3 classes a semester including summer semesters.

[@nyxy123]

I'm mom and I'm in my second year in Dietetic. There are are times I want to give up,😢😢 but watching you gave me some hope! You are so inspirational and positive!!

[@bellaford890]

How do you feel being a vegan dietician? do you recommend any non-vegan products to your clients? are there really health benefits of meat, fish, dairy & eggs?

[@jennifernahomi9864]

🧐

[@amandavsevilla]

i've talked about this a lot in my other "RD vlogs/videos"! i'll probably make a separate video for this so itll be easily searched but it'll be pretty much the same thing as i've already said :)

[@terezasykorova8462]

@@amandavsevilla I love that video idea, it would be great to have all the information at one place.

[@cookingwitcalvin]

@@amandavsevilla thank you for making this video

[@wendepatrella2018]

Thanks for shedding some light on switching fields to become an RD and making everyone feel not soo alone about it either!!! Good luck on your journey, I'm currently switching fields from culinary and hospitality (commercially) to become a CDM-certified dietary manager (in non-commercial) and eventually become and RD afterward!!

[@seanjmoran]

She was 40 when she started so there's still time...phew! 😅 Thanks for addressing those thoughts XD

[@nourishedmotherhood6381]

Great answers! I highly recommend all dietitians to obtain their master's degree. A master's degree will be required for all entry level dietitians starting in 2024. Current dietitians are grandfathered in of course. Good luck to you in your future career endeavors! If I had to pick another career it would be Occupational Therapist.

[@lizzieturbett7444]

Hey, this video is great! Just for another perspective, I just graduated in May with my BS in nutrition and dietetics, but I'm planning on applying to PA school in a few years. In the meantime, I'm taking my last few pre-reqs (the laaaarge majority were satisfied through my dietetics degree, which is why I would recommend ANY pre-PA student to choose dietetics as their undergrad degree). To gain healthcare experience, I'm working as a milk/formula technician at a pediatric hospital near my house-- which is great because I get to actually utilize my nutrition degree in a meaningful way!! If anyone has any questions, feel free to reach out :)

[@amandavsevilla]

thats amazing!!!! one of my coworkers is applying to PA school and she said pretty much the same thing about pre requisites and also working as a dietitian gets you a lot of experience hours, FAST! good luck girl!

[@prabhjotkaur6523]

Hey Lizzie. I have a question. I live in Toronto and I have Bachelor’s in Biotechnology from India and Post Graduate diploma in Food Science and Technology from Canada. Worked as a Quality Assurance Technician but now thinking to give RD exam to get a license. What should I do? Can I get registered Dietitian license with my existing study courses. I would love to hear from you. Thank you

[@jodrew1845]

Loved this... I'm in my 60's and will be embarking on the T. Colin Campbell course via e-Cornell in the fall. If I continue to enjoy this as much as i do now, then it will be back to school for another master's degree. Thanks for another wonderful and encouraging vlog.

[@shanayekh9345]

Hi Amanda, for the question of “can you become a Dietitian with a different bachelor’s degree” you forgot to talk about the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)!! This is another pathway to RDN that is accredited by ACEND but does not result in a masters degree. That’s what I’m doing, it’s takes all of the required prerequisites into consideration in addition to the required Nutrition classes and makes me eligible for the DI. Maybe you can talk more about this next time ❤️

[@amandavsevilla]

You're right! So anyone who's reading this, the DPD (Didactic program in dietetics) provides the required dietetics coursework leading to a bachelor's OR graduate degree (if your school provides it). Graduates of ACEND-accredited programs who are verified by the program director can then apply for Dietetic Internships to establish eligibility to take the RD exam. So basically it's not a coordinated program and you'd just do your dietetic internship afterward :)

[@lesleymartinez2994]

Hi, how do you apply for this program?

[@shanayekh9345]

Lesley Martinez many schools around the country offer this program. You can go to the ACEND website to search for programs www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/didactic-programs-in-dietetics.

[@renash2758]

Yay I'm early! I seriously appreciate these videos that you make... they are super helpful as I am studying nutrition!

[@marsandfruit6135]

This definitely helps if you’re looking to do multiple things in life as well! I’ve been looking into my masters and thinking of nutrition and/or drama therapy

[@keshaskitchen2250]

I’m 49 and I have decided to go back to school for dietitian. I’m nervous because I know how hard it is but this what I want to do.

[@william.the.writer]

Yessss!!!! I got my BS in kinesiology 5 years ago and definitely looking to the RD program at grad level. This video definitely gives me hope!

[@MoMoneythoughts]

Hi I got my bachelors in kinesiology as well. Did you become a RD with your degree?

[@kristentheresa7669]

giirrrrrl I am a teacher a year into my masters in elementary education..... it's always been my dream to be an RD... taking this as a sign!

[@ReriNAmelia]

Hello amanda! I'm nutrition student from indonesia.. Ur youtube channel is really helpful for me. thank you!

[@amandavsevilla]

thanks Reri! good luck on your studies x

[@amb3rgrismarch]

Thank you for this video! I was just googling requirements to become a dietician in my state and your video notification popped up on my phone, what a weird coincidence! I was also worried it was too late for me as a 30 something but you helped eased those fears. Thanks again!

[@maddisonkrieger3610]

You have such high vibrational energy; thank you for that. I absolutely love your video!

[@Christina-lm7zw]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m graduating in May with an English degree for teaching but I’m so interested in nutrition and would love to pursue it as a career

[@NeenaMUA]

You can also get a verification statement from an accredited University instead of entering a master's degree program. You will need to take prerequisite courses if needed. Once you get your verification statement you can apply for an RD internship.

[@laurenpalmer491]

Neena H How exactly does someone go about doing this? Would the prerequisites have to be taken at a university that has a program that leads to RD?

[@warchiefv5207]

It takes just as long

[@NeenaMUA]

@@laurenpalmer491 you can go.on the eatright website and lookup accredited universities in your area. Then contact the program and get their required class requirements.

[@NeenaMUA]

Sorry for the late response

[@hopek4505]

Just adding a comment for Canada. You can become an RD through an accredited Masters program, but you will likely need to take a year in order to fill the prereqs such as clinical nutrition, food service management, biochem, stats, and some more courses. McGill has a great dietetic credentialing program. U of T has one too, but they are very strict on the bachelor's needed to enroll in the masters (they said I wasn't eligible to apply because my undergrad in nutrition & food science was missing clinical nutrition)

[@prehenpatel1616]

Hey I'm currently planning to pursue my career as a Dietetian in canada, I'm doing post grad diploma in clinical Nutrition, so in order to become a RD in Canada, is it okay for me to just opt for masters and get accredited with Canada Dietetian association ( I interpreted this by your comment) I'm planning to have an RD in my home country first, your guidance will be appreciated, I hope u reply ☺️

[@hopek4505]

​@@prehenpatel1616 Take a look at the College of Dietitians website and Dietitians.ca--they explain the requirements for Canadian dietitians and touch on the requirements for RD's coming from different countries. You will likely need to complete the Canadian Dietetic Registration Exam too.

[@prehenpatel1616]

@@hopek4505 thanks alot :-)

[@prabhjotkaur6523]

Hey Lizzie. I have a question. I live in Toronto and I have Bachelor’s in Biotechnology from India and Post Graduate diploma in Food Science and Technology from Canada. Worked as a Quality Assurance Technician but now thinking to give RD exam to get a license. What should I do? Can I get registered Dietitian license with my existing study courses. I would love to hear from you. Thank you

[@fredericksevilla936]

It’s been amazing watching you grow. I look forward to the next post. Do you girleh!

[@amandavsevilla]

omg frederick sevilla i love your work!!!!!!

[@CassieTranthesuperfitbabe]

Yes this is so helpful for all students or working person looking to become a RD! It’s fantastic to know, just in case I decide to venture more into nutrition and dietetics 😁

[@amandavsevilla]

yes it will always be there for you!! !

[@MsJessEmpress]

Wow. I would actually move to the States just to become a dietitian. It’s so much easier. In Canada or Ontario at least, you have to do a Food and Nutrition undergrad first to even qualify to write the RD exam to become a dietitian.. and you can’t qualify for the masters program until you finish an accredited Food and Nutrition program. I just finished my undergrad in Health Studies (took it straight out of highschool I didn’t know what I wanted to do yet..had an epiphany in my last year that I wanted to become a dietitian...so here we go with another 4 years 😭lol) I’m planning on going back to do another undergrad in Food and Nutrition to qualify to write the test. 😩😭

[@amandavsevilla]

wow that sounds so extra!!!! who made these rules 😡

[@tracikusumoto8474]

thank you so much for this info!! as a gal who got her BS in exercise science and is an aspiring dietician this is so helpful ☺️🙏🏼

[@amandavsevilla]

ooo just like my old room mate :) good luck!

[@warchiefv5207]

Sameeee just gotta take extra chem and micro and we set

[@d.5688]

Duuude, your music playlist is bomb!!! Praise to you! Love your vids!

[@finnsnelgrove3846]

First 💖 love your channel Amanda 😘 x

[@amandavsevilla]

sending lots of love!!

[@mariachristofi2308]

found this video at my recommended at the right moment , thank you !

[@stevieslade7639]

Your videos are amazing! I love your channel and you so much

[@Yvonnebbyx3]

What steps should be taken /do you recommend for someone looking into becoming a RD and has a masters in nutrition & human performance?

[@laurak2610]

I subbed to you after hearing about you in healthy crazy cools video... I saw this video and was like I hope she's UK based! This is the first time watching your videos ❤️

[@amandavsevilla]

awwww no i'm not :/ i'm sure i had a charming british accent in at least one of my past lives hahaha!

[@nafeesahwazir8263]

Love this smmmm I want to study nutrition and be a yoga teacher

[@sofiauriarte7633]

Awwwwwww I needed to hear this ❤️❤️❤️

[@marcelamedeiros260]

Im from Brazil, I wonder if I can use my accounting degree in the USA to become a dietician?

[@amandavsevilla]

what video is next??

[@-amosc.presley-7192]

What about Unboxing Mail?

[@renash2758]

Could you maybe talk about your rotations while you were in school? I'm not sure if you've addressed this in previous videos but I would be interested in seeing that.

[@Daren_PNW]

Reaction video to a Miles' video of your choice.

[@ReriNAmelia]

What do you think abt water fasting?

[@Alyssa-yy9su]

what i eat in a week!

[@kjllamug]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@garimastudypoint377]

Hiii I m a student of nutrition I want ur help cause people ask random question like what fruit is good in what and etc cc so from where we should study that as internet can be wrong plssssssss

[@vikiluch99]

Hi, if I studied for 6 year in the medical school and have a MS in Epidemiliogy from another country , I have to do MS in Dietitian? How much it cost? Great that you wanna be a physician. 👍

[@mendrinlemma523]

Hello I hv similar question, I also study medicine abroad /out of Us/and thinking on doing MS on RD in USA, do u have any information regarding this

[@briajones1203]

I was told I have to make straight A’s in all my classes for the program 😭 idk what to do now

[@warchiefv5207]

Kinda sucks there’s not that many schools who take non bs in nutrition. Gotta apply private

[@bellaford890]

what your opinion on hospital food? ironic?

[@EverMeadow]

Lul

[@amandavsevilla]

very.

[@Yvonnebbyx3]

What steps should be taken for someone looking into becoming a RD and has a masters in nutrition & human performance?

[@amandavsevilla]

Look for a program, contact the counselor and see the pre requisites and figur e out what you need. interview some RDs to see if that's what you'd like to do, tour some schools, apply :)

[@amyilabonds8108]

Do you think it’s beneficial to get a degree in Health Promotion and Wellness then take this route to become a dietitian?

[@bigsteve_1327]

I graduate as a surgical tech, is it possible to transition?

[@Alyssa-yy9su]

you’re so experienced!! can i ask how old you are ?

[@amandavsevilla]

23!

[@oniscarter2465]

How long did it takes to become a dietitian from scratch

[@chelseanavarro3412]

I’d like to apply for grad school in the US. Any tips and recommendations? I’m from the Philippines.👋🏼

[@elvaaude]

I see a ton of people on Instagram saying they are holistic nutritionists... is that an actual accredited degree????

[@amandavsevilla]

it's not a degree

[@shlokajain2056]

Can I get a masters in nutrition or dietician in USA if I’ve done a bachelors in Law from India? I’ve realised I can’t see myself sitting in a 9 to 8 corporate office and and that I have a personal interest in nutrition. Please tell me if I can get a Masters in Nutrition with a Bachelors degree in Law? And how long is the Masters course?

[@mendrinlemma523]

Thank u, so if you have other bachelor's you can still be a diatitan but is it 4 years? Or it ll decrease because it is as a masters program

[@Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ]

Thank you for your KZbin Channel and videos ! I have a question ; What are the sciences needed to become a dietitian ? Do you remember the course work from your college days .

[@amandavsevilla]

the ones i remembered were chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, food science, biology, anatomy and physiology, exercise science, medical nutrition therapy... but you can always look it up according to the school you want to attend

[@Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ]

@@amandavsevilla thank you for your response ! You are an inspiration ! Thank you !

[@Talar612]

Title got cut off on my phone so it said “what to do after a nut” 😂😂😂

[@amandavsevilla]

What to do: your best

[@nieyajahaharris475]

The response 🤣

[@elenamatei5553]

What the name of the song you played at the end?

[@shayp7653]

m a registered nutritionist-dietian here in Philippines, Do you have any information where can i apply for work or a sponsored student visa for nutrition, outside philippines?

[@uribeyiniva87]

Hi I was wondering if you tell me ..is it important to count calories for weight loss??

[@amandavsevilla]

It is not.

[@findmuck2600]

Where you from?

[@lifeisbeautiful4649]

Is a nutrition diploma from an accredited institution valid to consider oneself as a nutritionist?

[@lifeisbeautiful4649]

Is it a waste of time?

[@ibtisamiqbal636]

How did u get into dietitain ,i wanted to do that but i am not getting how to research i am a non dietitan degree holder i have a bachelors in computers

[@amandavsevilla]

I made a playlist on it... find it on my channel :)

[@ibtisamiqbal636]

@@amandavsevilla can i get the link?

[@tialaing8145]

How old are you ?

[@jenniferjulianjf712]

How long did it take for you to get your degree?

[@amandavsevilla]

4 years :)

[@nathaliakpankpari9292]

Hi Amanda I’m Nathalia studying nutrition and dietetics. I’m in the U.S Maryland. Would mind leaving your email please.

[@EverMeadow]

Going to school is embarressing sometimes because you're put on the spot in front of a bunch of people you don't know, in an unfamiliar setting, with a course most people can't follow because it's sohhhhhh demanding also please buy me a hospital applesandamandas.