Prerequisite Courses, Dietetics Program 
 
In order to apply to the Coordinated Program in Dietetics, a minimum of 60 semester credit hours is normally required including (UConn course numbers in parentheses):

  • Fundamentals of Nutrition (NUSC 1165)
  • General Biology I (BIOL 1107)
  • General Chemistry (2 semesters with lab: CHEM 1124Q & 1125Q or CHEM 1127Q & 1128Q)
  • Organic Chemistry (CHEM 2241 or CHEM 2443 & 2444)
  • Biochemistry (MCB 2000)
  • Anatomy and Physiology (8 credits with lab) (PNB 2264 & 2265)
  • English Composition (ENGL 1010 or 1011)
  • Sociology (SOCI 1001)
  • Statistics (STAT 1000QC or 1100QC)
  • Strongly Recommended: Nutrition and Human Development (NUSC 2200)

In addition to these prerequisites, specific graduation requirements for all University students may be found in the University’s catalogue.

Department of Allied Health Sciences
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
358 Mansfield Rd U-2101
Storrs, CT 06268-2101
Phone: (860) 486-2834 Fax: (860) 486-5375

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