Nutrition Science (BS)
Dietitian Nutritionist Program (MS)
How Can I Make Myself a Competitive Applicant for the Dietitian Nutritionist Program?
You’re ready to apply to the Pitt Dietitian Nutritionist program – great! We’re here to help! Assistant Professor and Program Director Trisha Cousins is on the DN program admissions team and reviews each application. She has provided the tips below so you can submit a strong application.
Pitt Dietitian Nutritionist Program: Which Entry-Point is Right for Me?
We’ve designed these flowcharts and tables to help you pinpoint they best way for you to begin your dream career of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist!
Nutrition Science Was My Best Prep for PA School
Dive into what it’s like to discover Nutrition Science, its small classes and big outlooks on forging your future health care career!
Which Pitt Nutrition Program is Right for You?
SHRS offers two separate degree programs in nutrition that attract students with different career goals. Let’s dive in to learn more about their differences and find out which one is right for you!
Top 5 Reasons to be a Nutrition Science Major!
Program Director and Assistant Professor Lori Cherok shares the top 5 reasons to be a nutrition science major at Pitt!
Dietitian Nutritionist Oncology Nutrition Specialty Clinical Rotation Builds Special Skills
In her role as clinical dietitian lead at the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cancer Institute, Rachel Harken (BS ’95, MS ’99) works as part of the Oncology Navigation team. She builds relationships with patients and utilizes different nutrition therapies to help alleviate some of the nutrition-related side effects that often accompany chemotherapy and other cancer treatments.
SHRS Nutrition Science (BS) Program | Research-Focused Internship with Julia Bradley
Learn from Julia about her journey to Nutrition Science, the unique coursework offered within the program and her internship with the Neuromuscular Research Lab.
The Journey to Medical School
Shreeman Pericherla (NS ’22) reflects on how his time in the Nutrition Science program led to him attending medical school.