Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Why Choose Nutrition and Dietetics at WIU?

  • Personalized attention from all nutrition and dietetics faculty.
  • Numerous hands-on-learning experiences with both WIU and Macomb communities.
  • Ability to work with multiple populations including children, college students, adults, older adults, special needs, and English as a second language.
  • Individualized assistance throughout complicated dietetics internship application process.
  • Student organizations focused on food and culture, food insecurity, and nutrition education.

Program Availability

  • Macomb

Job Placements of WIU Graduates

  • Clinical dietitians with a variety of certifications including CDE
  • Hospital, Long-term Care Facility, and School Foodservice Directors
  • Grocery Store Dietitians
  • University Faculty
  • Women, Infants, and Children offices

Scholarships

Western Illinois University awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at WIU, please visit the Scholarship Office website.